PLASTERER - JOURNEYMAN

• Prepares surfaces for finishes.
• Finishes surfaces (painting, staining, coverings, etc.).
• Performs plastering related work.
• Operates, maintains equipment related to the trade.

Pay Rate: $40.98 per hour

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Thursday, October 2, 2025.

A current resume MUST be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates MUST ATTACH their valid Journeyman Plasterer and EPA Lead Safe Renovator License documentation confirming the required certification/license.

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Cassandra in human resources at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies. Caution: when attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-777-7879.

*If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form

THE SELECTION PROCESS: evaluations will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

Essential Functions/ Core Competencies:

• Ability to estimate and allocate manpower, materials and equipment related to the trade.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as a member of a team.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals at all levels
• Demonstrates professional conduct at all times.
• Committed to continuous improvement within trade and the organization in whole
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates skills as required by job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and practices, construction materials, safe working practices, basic math including basic geometry
• Reasonable planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
• Ability to work independently at times with minimal direction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to:
  • Perform previously indicated Essential Functions/ Core Competencies.
  • Navigate and monitor Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably AssetWORKS) for trade related work orders, budget targets, etc.
  • Maintain equipment related to the trade.
  • Organize and prioritize to accomplish work.
  • Gather data, compile information and prepare field reports as required.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and practices, construction materials, safe working practices, basic math including basic geometry
• Knowledge of and skill in:
  • Preparing surfaces for finishes by patching, repairing, scraping, cleaning, applying solvents, using sand blasting equipment, chipping hammers, vibrators, wire brushes etc.
  • Taping and floating gypsum, cement board, plaster, ornamental plaster and stucco wall systems
  • Rebuilding ceiling and wall metal lath and channel iron systems for preparation of plaster and finishing coats.
  • Finishing surfaces by painting, staining, applying wall coverings and associated adhesives, etc.
  • Measuring, cutting and repairing wall materials and associated sealing material.
  • Rebuilding ceiling and wall metal lath channel iron systems in preparation of plaster and finish coats.
  • Selecting and mixing the proper plastering materials, adhesives, preparing surfaces.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Environment:

• Ability to work mandatory overtime hours as required, whether given advanced notice, or called-in to perform emergency duties
• Exposure to dust, dirt, general construction debris, hazardous materials, etc. that may require the use of respiratory protection.
• Exposure to loud noises that may require the use of hearing protection devices.
• Exposure to confined spaces that may require special rigging, harnessing, etc.
• Work at heights on various types of support equipment, including scaffolding, swing stages, bosons chairs, extension and step ladders, needle beam scaffolding, etc. that may require special harnessing and fall protection equipment.
• Roof work that may require special fall protection equipment, such as personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, crawling, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to work environments as previously indicated
• Ability to climb and work at heights at or above 70 feet in all weather conditions
• Ability to move objects weighing 100 lbs. or more

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Valid State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator's license and availability of properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Lead safe renovator license as issued by the EPA.
• Certification in the EPA Asbestos Abatement Training Program (O&M) within 6 months of appointment ^{Note 1}
• Silica Awareness Training within first month of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Certification in the Lead Safe Renovator Training Program within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Scaffolding User / Erector Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Completion of the DFMS Electrical Safety Training within 6 months of appointment: ^{Note 1}
• Confined Space Entry Training within 6 months of appointment: ^{Note 1}
• Completion of the DFMS Maintenance and Repair Staff New Hire EHS Orientation Training: ^{Note 2}

• Prepare surfaces for finishes by patching, repairing, scraping, cleaning, applying solvents, using sand blasting equipment, chipping hammers, vibrators, wire brushes etc.
• Tape and float gypsum, cement board, plaster, ornamental plaster, stucco and other ceiling and wall and ceiling systems
• Finish surfaces by painting, staining, applying wall coverings and associated adhesives, etc.
• Measure, cut and repair wall materials and associated sealing material.
• Operates and maintains equipment related to the trade.
• May work as an LSR (Lead Safe Renovator) lead person on a site and/or project
• Performs other plastering related work as indicated Essential Functions/ Core Competencies.
• Navigate and monitor Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably AssetWORKS) for trade related work orders, budget targets, etc.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.