drywall installer

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• 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
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week