drywall installer

Education

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

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cure freshly plastered 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
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week