Finisher is one of the most sought-after specialties in the construction industry. Without it, it is impossible to perform high-quality repairs. Only at first glance, this work may seem simple and unclaimed. If the finisher has considerable experience and does not abuse bad habits, he will be in demand in the market. And this entails decent material bonuses.
Who is the finisher?
This specialist performs rough as well as finishing work in the repair of premises. The appearance of the premises, both inside and outside, depends on the work of the finisher.
Agree, even an ordinary apartment due to high-quality repair can be transformed for the better. However, the opposite result is possible. Even a spacious mansion will not cause delight without finishing work or with poor-quality performance.
To understand how popular a specialty is, just open any job search resource. You will certainly find dozens of job finishers.
Responsibilities
The profession involves a certain versatility. A good finisher can combine the responsibilities of a bricklayer, a carpenter, a painter, etc. A construction organization that opens vacancies puts forward many requirements.
The future finisher should be able to perform:
- plastering and painting surfaces;
- laying tiles, as well as other coatings;
- drywall works;
- door installation;
- wallpapering, etc.
You need to understand that the construction finisher is often forced to work not in the most comfortable conditions. External work must be performed on the street, spending a working day in the cold or under the rays of the scorching sun. Private finishers can discuss working conditions with the customer. There is a chance to agree on the cancellation of work in uncomfortable conditions.
In addition to the quality performance of their duties, the finisher must take care of safety precautions.
How to become a finisher?
A considerable number of people are attracted to this work. Finisher jobs are especially often in demand in large cities. It is not surprising that specialists who do not have worthy offers in their city go to Moscow and other megacities to earn money.
Despite the fact that a construction specialty can be obtained at a university or a college, experienced finishers say that it is better to practice the intricacies of the profession in practice.
Pros of finishing work
- A huge advantage is the demand. You can study for a long time, getting a highly paid narrow specialty, but you cannot find a suitable vacancy. Finisher is a working specialty. It is always relevant in both large and small cities. Even if you can’t find a worthy offer in your city, you can always consider working as a decorator in Moscow.
- The demand for the profession has a positive effect on salary. Especially when you consider that the finisher is one of the rare vacancies for which demand exceeds supply. This means that not only a worthy reward awaits a good specialist, but also the absence of problems with finding a job.
- The possibility of a side job. A finisher with official work can carry out other orders in his spare time.
- Education. The finisher does not need a graduation diploma. This profession, the subtleties of which are comprehended in practice. Qualitatively performing its work, the finisher will not have problems finding orders.
Cons Finisher
Any specialty is imperfect and hides a lot of pitfalls. Finishing is no exception.
- Working conditions cannot be called simple. Finishing work is often unhealthy. It is necessary to inhale dust, and sometimes harmful fumes. The finisher is forced to move weights.
- Physical work. This is not a sedentary work, so the whole day passes in motion, which is incredibly exhausting, squeezing the strength to the last drop.
- Lack of rest. With a busy schedule, the finisher has to work so much that there is no time left for a decent rest. This is largely due to the seasonality of work. In winter, finishers have few orders, so the rest of the time you have to work hard.
How much does the finisher earn?
The demand for finishers is especially high in big cities. According to statistics, in the Moscow region demand is 25%. This city is the most attractive for representatives of this construction specialty.
The salary of finishers can also vary from city to city. If you display the average for the whole of Russia, the amount will be 100,000 rubles. This figure is very attractive. Especially against the background of the average Russian salary of 37,000 rubles.
In small cities, payment is not so high. The average is 39,000 rubles for the finisher and 20,000 rubles. for his student.
What qualities should a finisher have?
- Professionalism. Once it’s not enough to master the skills and never return to training. The professionalism of the finisher consists not only in the ability to carry out work efficiently. It is important not to stop there. That is, to master new technologies, navigate the building materials market, etc.
- Sociability. The finisher has to communicate a lot: with the employer or customer, with students, sellers of building materials, etc. That's why it is important to find a common language with everyone. After all, the success of the project depends on this.
- Patience. Not all customers are perfect. Someone will rush, someone will be tricky with payment, etc. The finisher must be patient in such matters. Persistently, but politely defend their opinion.
- Accuracy. If you perform the work "tyap-blunder", it will certainly become noticeable to the customer. If not immediately, then during the operation of the room. The client will have unpleasant impressions, and he is unlikely to recommend you to anyone.
- Lack of bad habits. No comments.
But the presence of higher education for the finisher is not necessary at all. Preference is not given to theoretical training, but to possession of practical skills. As you know, they can be obtained bypassing the school.
What do finishers themselves think about their work?
Opinions of experts vary. Private finishers are most satisfied with their work, who, having developed some connections, can choose customers and objects themselves.
Such specialists are real fans of their work, they find in it not only moral satisfaction, but also a way of self-realization. Working as a private specialist, the finisher himself decides when, how and what work to perform. There is always a place for creative realization.
However, there are often clients who are looking for workers who are ready to perform quality finishes as cheaply as possible. The customer makes inadequate requirements and as a result remains dissatisfied anyway.
The finishing profession is, in a sense, a vocation.