drywall installer

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• 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
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
Il y a plus de 30 jours