drywall finisher

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Remote location
• Residential
• Various locations

Tasks

• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Estimate costs and materials

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan