O*NET-SOC 47-2053.00

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually 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
Coordination2.B.1.b3.007/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.007/2015
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e2.8807/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d2.8807/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.7507/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h2.7507/2015

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
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.7507/2015
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.507/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.507/2015
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.507/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3807/2015
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.2507/2015

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
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.Core6207/2015
Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.Core6107/2015
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.Core6107/2015
Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.Core6107/2015
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.Core6207/2015

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5311/2023
Investigative1.8211/2023
Artistic1.7511/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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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.