Profession terrazzo setter

Terrazzo and related workers reinforce concrete surfaces, cement openings in walls or casings for wells, finish and repair cement surfaces and carry out terrazzo work.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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• Carpet, linoleum or cork floor layer
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Skills

• Pour terrazzo

  Pour the prepared terrazzo mixture on the planned floor section. Pour the right amount of terrazzo and use a screed to make sure the surface is even.

• Mix terrazzo material

  Create a mix of stone fragments and cement in consistent proportions. Add colouring if called for.

• Grind terrazzo

  Grind the poured and cured terrazzo layer in several steps, from rough to fine, using a grinding machine.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Work safely with chemicals

  Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.

• Prevent premature drying

  Take the precautionary steps to avoid a product or a surface from drying to quickly, for example by covering it with a protective film or by humidifying it regularly.

• Grout terrazzo

  Cover any small holes in the terrazzo surface with a grout mixture of the appropriate colour after it has been roughly ground.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Apply proofing membranes

  Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.

• Blast surface

  Blast a surface with sand, metal shot, dry ice or other blasting material to remove impurities or rough up a smooth surface.

• Transport construction supplies

  Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

• Screed concrete

  Smooth the surface of freshly poured concrete using a screed.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Prepare floor for terrazzo

  Make sure the floor is ready to receive a terrazzo layer. Remove any previous floor coverings, dirt, grease, other impurities and moisture. Rough the surface with a shot blaster if required.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB