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Senior Plaster Masons

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external plastering/rendering works to approved drawings/specifications—achieving required flatness, line, level, and finish—while complying with Sharjah Municipality requirements and accounting for local weather and traffic/logistics constraints.


Key Responsibilities

1) Planning, Mock-ups & Materials

  • Review IFC/shop drawings, finish schedules, and method statements; raise RFIs for conflicts (thickness build-ups, movement joints, interfaces).

  • Prepare mock-ups/sample panels (internal cement-sand, external render, skim/putty) for consultant/client approval.

  • Verify materials match approvals (cement/sand grading or premix, lime/SBR/admixtures, mesh, corner/stopping beads, bonding agents, curing compounds).

2) Substrate Assessment & Preparation

  • Inspect substrates (AAC/CMU/blockwork/RC) for cleanliness, suction, moisture, and key; chip/roughen smooth RC and apply dash/bond coat as specified.

  • Install corner beads, screed guides, movement/control joints, anti-crack alkali-resistant mesh at stress zones (RC–block interfaces, lintels, door/window corners).

  • Check and protect waterproofing in wet areas; coordinate with MEP to complete first fix before closing walls.

3) Application — Internal Works

  • Execute two-coat cement-sand plaster (scratch + float) or premix per spec; typical internal thickness 12–15 mm (as per project specs).

  • Maintain line/level/plumb using screeds and 2 m straightedge; achieve required flatness for tile/paint finishes.

  • Apply skim/putty where specified; finish to paint-ready surface with controlled suction.

4) Application — External Works & Special Areas

  • Apply weather-resistant render to façades/parapets/soffits; typical thickness 15–20 mm (as per spec).

  • Form drip edges, chamfers, and proper falls on sills/bands; allow for texture coats or acrylic finishes if specified.

  • Treat wet areas (toilets/kitchens) with approved render/mesh details; maintain cover over waterproofing and coordinate protection.

  • Execute stair cores, shafts, service rooms with durability in mind (mesh at corners, robust mix).

5) Quality Control & Documentation

  • Follow ITPs/method statements; present work for MIR/WIR inspections.

  • Check tolerances: verticality/level/flatness, thickness, arrises, joint alignment; rectify snags promptly.

  • Record batch data, mix proportions, curing logs, area tallies; update redlines for any detail changes.

6) Coordination with Other Trades

  • Sequence works with blockwork completion, MEP first fix, window/door frames, and ceiling levels to avoid rework.

  • Protect adjacent finishes (aluminum & glass, stone/marble, joinery) during mixing/spraying and rubbing down.

  • Hand over true, flat substrates to painting/tiling teams with signed area acceptance.

7) HSE & Housekeeping

  • Enforce safe scaffolding/MEWP use, edge protection, and access ways; manage manual handling of materials.

  • Control silica/cement dust (wet cutting/mixing stations, extraction, RPE), splash hazards, and electrical safety for mixers/pumps.

  • Maintain tidy mixing zones, safe hose routing, and proper waste/wash-out management.


Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity:

    • Schedule heavy works and skim/finishing in early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.

    • Control substrate and mix temperature; pre-dampen high-suction blocks; extend curing (mist curing, curing compounds) to prevent plastic shrinkage and cracking.

    • Store cement/premix and mesh under shade/ventilation; avoid direct sun on fresh renders.

  • Dust/Sand:

    • Protect fresh plaster from wind-blown dust; cover openings; clean bonding faces before application and before paint.

    • Use dust suppression at cutting/grinding; protect MEP equipment/ducts.

  • Occasional Rain/Coastal Effects:

    • Suspend external works during rain; protect fresh render; check adhesion post-event.

    • Use corrosion-resistant beads/fixings where specified; ensure proper drip details on façades.

  • Traffic & Logistics:

    • Plan off-peak deliveries of sand/premix; stage materials close to work fronts without overloading slabs; coordinate hoist/lift times.

    • Provide banksmen for off-loading; keep access routes clear for inspections and emergencies.


Qualifications & Experience

  • 7–10+ years plastering/rendering (UAE/GCC preferred) including internal/external works on RC buildings.

  • Skilled in screed guide setting, two-coat systems, skim/putty, mesh installation, corner beads, and façade details.

  • Able to read basic drawings/levels; familiar with project tolerances and movement-joint requirements.

  • Basic English for coordination; Arabic/Urdu/Hindi an advantage.


Tools & Equipment (Typical)

Mixers/pumps/spray machines, straightedges (2 m), spirit/laser levels, trowels/floats, corner/stop beads, hawks, jointing tools, brushes/sprayers for curing, cutting tools with extraction, scaffolds/MEWPs, PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, goggles, respirator).


Core Competencies

  • Flatness/line/level accuracy & neat workmanship

  • Crack prevention (mesh, joints, curing discipline)

  • Productivity and team leadership

  • Interface management with waterproofing, MEP, and finishes

  • Safety awareness and housekeeping


KPIs

  • First-time pass on WIRs; flatness/verticality within tolerance.

  • Crack/defect rate during DLP ≤ target; minimal rework.

  • Area productivity (m²/day) achieved vs. programme; timely handover to paint/tiling.

  • Proper curing recorded; zero lost-time incidents; clean, compliant mixing/hoist areas.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance