Barcelona City Council | Capital humà

Faade restorer; Stucco worker

Architectural restorers recover the original condition of continuous covering surfaces using pigmented lime mortar, applying different techniques to achieve the required protection and aesthetics and reproducing specific geometric patterns, designs and details. Often faades, inner courtyards, staircases and other elements on buildings are covered with several layers of lime mortar, with the double mission of protection and aesthetics, representing different design motifs that make reference to the activity of the building or they can simply be decorative. The march of time, the use of the building, pollution, weather and, sometimes, malicious use all cause different pathologies that damage the covering, making the work of a professional necessary who can recover the original characteristics, both with respect to the mortar and colouring and the application and finish techniques. These professionals are particularly needed for details of faades, such as those found on balconies, picture windows, corners and walls, which imbue the construction with originality.

• According to the project and indications in the technical specifications, analyse all materials in detail: composition, dosage and pigmentation, the thickness of the different layers, the geometry or, where applicable, the figurative design, with the corresponding reliefs.
• After taking all the data needed to replace them, properly clean the area affected by pathologies until reaching the area that guarantees suitable adherence.
• Spread on the successive layers with the pre-established dosages and the corresponding colouring and thickness.
• Reproduce the original design using the drawing obtained before the cleaning, using packing paper or similar, transferred by dots.
• Empty, with the help of the appropriate tools, the part of the material corresponding to the drawing relief according to the different layers.
• Make the plastered or rough finish, as applicable in each case.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Revestiments amb pastes i morters (Nivell 2)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Indoor, decoration and renovation works

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Creativity: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Drywall panel installer

Parquet flooring installer

Painter

Expert window cleaner

Spray plasterer

• Work hours

  This professional usually works a split shift of 40-hour work weeks from Monday to Friday.

• Salary

  From 17,000 to 26,000 euros a year.

• Other features

  The working environment normally provides contacts for the jobs that must be done, since suitably qualified professionals are not generally found in this field.

• Human resources and equipment

  Tools, auxiliary means, work teams and van or small lorry. As a general rule, it is advisable to have the necessary infrastructure to carry out budgets and invoices and a warehouse.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type and nature (purchase or hire) of work teams, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, in addition to whether a warehouse, premises or an office is wanted. You can start with an investment of some 6000 euros.