Drywall installer and finisher

Overview

Languages:

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 year to less than 2 years

On site – The work must be completed at the physical location. No remote work.

• At heights
• Dusty

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Persons with disabilities – The employer provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
• Newcomers and refugees – The employer offers diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Youths – The employer provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
• Veterans – The employer offers awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans.
• Indigenous people – The employer provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.
• Mature workers – The employer provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers.
• Visible minorities – The employer provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.