O*NET-SOC 47-2161.00

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 1 – Little or no preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.007/2015
Time Management2.B.5.a3.007/2015
Coordination2.B.1.b2.8807/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.8807/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g2.8807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7507/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6207/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6207/2015
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.507/2015
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.507/2015
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.43.2507/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.Core6907/2015
Clean job sites.Core6807/2015
Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.Core6907/2015
Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.Core7007/2015
Set up scaffolds.Core6707/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.3611/2023
Artistic2.4311/2023
Investigative1.4811/2023
Social1.3311/2023
Enterprising1.1111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.