drywall installer

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• 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 Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
5 days ago