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Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

Tasks
26 tasks18 core, 8 supplemental
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Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
Code
47-2053.00SOC 2018: 47-2053

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18 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.Core taskTask 9825Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.Core taskTask 9829Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.Core taskTask 9823Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.Core taskTask 9824Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.Core taskTask 9831Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.Core taskTask 9827Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.Core taskTask 9828Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.Core taskTask 9832Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.Core taskTask 9830Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.Core taskTask 9838Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.Core taskTask 9837Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.Core taskTask 9834Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth with a trowel.Core taskTask 9835Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.Core taskTask 9833Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Chip, scrape, or grind high spots, ridges, or rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.Core taskTask 9839Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.Core taskTask 9826Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Move terrazzo installation materials, tools, machines, or work devices to work areas, manually or using wheelbarrow.Core taskTask 9841Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.Core taskTask 9840Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.Supplemental taskTask 9836Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Precast terrazzo blocks in wooden forms.Supplemental taskTask 9845Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  21. Task 21. Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.Supplemental taskTask 9848Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  22. Task 22. Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, or setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment.Supplemental taskTask 9842Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  23. Task 23. Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.Supplemental taskTask 9846Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  24. Task 24. Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.Supplemental taskTask 9844Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2015
  25. Task 25. Remove frames when the foundation is dry.Supplemental taskTask 9847Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  26. Task 26. Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.Supplemental taskTask 9843Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2053
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