Terrazzo Workers & Finishers

Also Called: Terrazzo Finisher, Terrazzo Installer, Terrazzo Tile Setter, Terrazzo Worker

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$34,990

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Terrazzo Workers & Finishers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Construction

Training Program Areas:

Bricklaying • Cement Masonry • OCT-Only Construction • Painting • Plastering • Tile Setting

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Trowels
  • Power grinders
  • Concrete spreaders
  • C clamps
  • Masks or accessories

Technology

Accounting software
CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator
Intuit QuickBooks
Project management software
CPR Visual Estimator
On Center Quick Bid
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Quality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service

Education

  • 70% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 14% Less than high school diploma
  • 10% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Terrazzo Workers & Finishers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Gary - Job Corps

    San Marcos, Texas

ACT & College

  • Arizona Western College

    Yuma, AZ

  • Bates Technical College

    Tacoma, WA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Terrazzo Workers & Finishers across the country typically make.

$16.82 / hour
$34,990 /year

Entry Level

$23.51 / hour
$48,900 /year

Median Level

$37.80 / hour
$78,610 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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