drywall finisher

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• 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
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Other benefits

• Parking available