Drywall Finisher

Job summary

The Drywall Finisher is responsible for preparing, taping, mudding, and sanding drywall surfaces to achieve smooth, paint-ready finishes. They must also inspect finished work for quality, maintain a clean job site, and coordinate with other trades.

Job details

Position Summary We are seeking a skilled Drywall Finisher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, taping, mudding, and finishing drywall surfaces to a high standard, ensuring smooth, paint-ready finishes in residential and/or commercial projects. Key Responsibilities Apply tape and joint compound to drywall seams, corners, and fasteners Perform multiple coats of mudding and ensure proper drying between applications Sand and smooth surfaces to achieve smooth, level finishes Repair imperfections, cracks, and damage in drywall surfaces Mix and prepare compounds to the proper consistency Operate hand and power tools (taping knives, sanders, mixers, etc.) Inspect finished surfaces for quality and correct any defects Maintain a clean and safe work environment Coordinate with painters, framers, and other trades as needed Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of drywall finishing experience preferred Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Strong knowledge of drywall finishing levels Clean and prepare surfaces Cure freshly plastered surfaces Cut and install vinyl corner beads to protect exterior corners Ability to produce smooth, consistent finishes with minimal supervision Good attention to detail and quality workmanship Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines Physical ability to lift materials and work on ladders or stilts Reliable transportation and punctuality Own tools (preferred but not always required) Work Environment Residential and/or commercial job sites Indoor work Will require travel to various job locations We are looking for someone who can Work independently Deliver clean finishes Keep productivity high without sacrificing quality What we offer Competitive Salary based on experience Paid sick days Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Group Health benefits including Vision, Dental, Paramedical, Life insurance and Disability insurance Group Retirement Saving Plan (RSP), with employer matching contributions Career Development Employee Engagement Activities Supportive and engaging work environment Discount on Gym Membership at Goodlife Fitness How to Apply Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Degagne Carpentry is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

What you’ll do

The Drywall Finisher is responsible for preparing, taping, mudding, and sanding drywall surfaces to achieve smooth, paint-ready finishes. They must also inspect finished work for quality, maintain a clean job site, and coordinate with other trades.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of drywall finishing experience and the ability to read blueprints and specifications. Proficiency in using hand and power tools, along with the physical ability to work on ladders or stilts, is required.

Benefits

• Paid sick days
• Paid time off
• Group health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paramedical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Group retirement saving plan
• Employer matching contributions
• Gym membership discount

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• meet deadlines · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Drywall finishing
• Taping
• Mudding
• Sanding
• Blueprint reading
• Surface preparation
• Vinyl corner bead installation
• Tool operation
• Quality inspection
• Repairing drywall
• Mixing compounds

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades