Typical Tasks
Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operation and Control
Active Listening
Coordination
Time Management
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
