Terrazzo Mechanic

A Terrazzo Mechanic installs and finishes terrazzo surfaces, including floors, countertops, and steps by blending, pouring, and grinding composite material made from chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, and other materials.

• 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 them 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 or 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 installation.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 Years of Age.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Willing to Travel.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Entry level