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Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$57260	100	-11.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$57260

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

100

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

-11.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Cut metal components for installation.
Apply decorative masonry finishes.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Load materials into construction equipment.
Finish concrete surfaces.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Align masonry materials.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
Install masonry materials.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Drill holes in construction materials.
Position structural components.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Clean work sites.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
Position construction forms or molds.
Build construction forms or molds.
Pour materials into or on designated areas.
Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
Install roofing materials.
Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.
Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth with a trowel.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Chip, scrape, or grind high spots, ridges, or rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.
Move terrazzo installation materials, tools, machines, or work devices to work areas, manually or using wheelbarrow.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.
Precast terrazzo blocks in wooden forms.
Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, or setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Remove frames when the foundation is dry.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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