Drywall Installer and Finisher

Job summary

The drywall installer and finisher is responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets, as well as applying compound and sanding joints for a smooth finish. They must also erect scaffolding and work at heights while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment At heights Dusty Hot Outdoors Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets 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 Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Repetitive tasks Tight deadlines Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Vision care benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

The drywall installer and finisher is responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets, as well as applying compound and sanding joints for a smooth finish. They must also erect scaffolding and work at heights while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires physical stamina for tasks such as bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 23 kg.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Listed skills

• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Drywall installation
• Drywall finishing
• Sanding
• Taping
• Measuring
• Cutting
• Scaffolding erection
• Hand-eye coordination
• Manual dexterity
• Heavy lifting

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing

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