Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Position Description

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

• Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
• 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.
• Chip, scrape, or grind high spots, ridges, or rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.
• Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.
• Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
• Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.

These are the skills Terrazzo Workers and Finishers say are the most useful in their careers:

• Coordination
  :
  Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Quality Control Analysis
  :
  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Speaking
  :
  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making
  :
  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring
  :
  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring
  :
  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Buildmaster
• Grinder
• Finisher

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 3,600 jobs in the United States for Terrazzo Worker or Finisher. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 400 new jobs for Terrazzo Worker or Finisher by 2026. The BLS estimates 400 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Terrazzo Worker or Finisher are Florida, Texas, and Idaho
. Watch out if you plan on working in Washington, Nebraska, or Maryland
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The average yearly salary of a Terrazzo Worker or Finisher ranges between $27,410 and $77,690.

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers who work in New York, California, or Pennsylvania
, make the highest salaries.

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Terrazzo Workers and Finishers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Windows
• On Center Quick Bid
• Construction Management Software Pro Est

What education is needed to be a Terrazzo Worker or Finisher?

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.