Job Details

Ritsema Associates is responsible for a wide variety of interior construction, drywall, framing, ceiling installs, fireproofing and of course, EIFS!!  This includes the ability to apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.  The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
• Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Install guidewires on exterior surfaces of buildings to indicate thickness of plaster or stucco, and nail wire mesh, lath, or similar materials to the outside surface to hold stucco in places.
• Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.

• Mold and install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, and trim.

• Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.

• Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls and ceilings.

• Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.

• Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.

• Ability to work with a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work independently or in a group/team setting.
• Well organized, competent and efficient in order to meet deadlines.
• Have good interpersonal, technical and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong commitment to safety 
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high elevations.
• Must have strong desire to learn and grow.