drywall installer

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Utilize laser alignment system

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
6 days ago