PLASTERER (JOURNEYMAN)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Plasterer (Journeyman) is directly supervised by the Painter Foreman and is responsible for skilled plaster and interior surface repair across District facilities, including patching, skim coating, and finishing of walls and ceilings to restore safe, durable, and paint ready surfaces.

Bargaining Unit: Pittsburgh Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO

WORK MONTHS
12-months (year-round).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Follow District safety policies and OSHA requirements; use PPE and safe work practices at all times.

· Execute both corrective and preventative maintenance; document actions and results.

· Receive, document, and complete work orders in the District-designated maintenance work order & asset management system (CMMS) within target response and completion times; add notes, labor, and materials.

· Coordinate with foremen, other trades, school staff, and vendors to plan and sequence work with minimal disruption to instruction.

· Respond to urgent/emergent issues and after-hours call-outs as assigned; stabilize, secure, and communicate status.

· Operate District vehicles, tools, and equipment safely; maintain assigned tools and shop areas.

Trade-Specific:

· Prepare substrates; patch, float, and finish gypsum and traditional plaster on walls and ceilings to match existing textures and profiles.

· Install and repair lath and accessories (e.g., corner/casing beads, control joints); set grounds and build out corners and returns.

· Skim-coat large and small areas; address cracks, spalls, and surface irregularities; feather and blend for paint ready finishes.

· Mix, proportion, and apply plaster/stucco and related compounds; follow cure times, environmental controls, and manufacturer instructions.

· Coordinate with Carpenters for backing/framing repairs and with Painters for finishing; protect adjacent surfaces and ensure clean, safe work areas.

· Read/interpret work orders, sketches, and manufacturer instructions; estimate materials and requisition supplies in advance of need.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

• Journeyman plasterer status via recognized apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience; union eligibility/membership per CBA classification.

• Valid driver’s license; insurable under District policy.

Maintain valid Act 34/114/151 clearances; renew every five (5) years; employee-paid.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Varies (completion of apprenticeship or equivalent experience satisfies skill requirement)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Proficiency in entering, recording, and maintaining information in written and electronic systems

· Ability to maintain digital and physical files and process records/documentation accurately

· Ability to apply job-specific technical competencies safely and effectively.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to utilize resources effectively to achieve results.

· Ability to perform work within defined specifications and timelines while managing conflicting priorities.

· Effective communication skills with both building staff (e.g., custodians, teachers) and administrative staff (e.g., foremen, principals, directors)

· Enthusiastic about advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.

· Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Eight-hour workday; assignment to a second shift may occur based on operational needs; a shift premium applies when assigned.

• Overtime and holiday work per the CBA; schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on District needs.

• Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities; work may occur at heights, in trenches, in varied weather, and in active school settings.

• Use the District-designated maintenance work order & asset management system (CMMS) for all work documentation.

• Frequent stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

• Frequently lift/move at least 50 pounds; close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.

• Reasonable accommodation provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
No residency requirement.

Position : 104560

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : OP-MA-M-MAINTENANCE

Grade : PLASTERER

Group : BUILDING T

Posting Start : 09/17/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $39.41