About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
At heights Dusty Noisy Outdoors
Work setting
Commercial Residential Various locations Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements 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 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 Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied Install exterior and interior steel studs 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 at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player
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
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
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About Rooster Building Group
Rooster Building Group provides building envelope maintenance and repair for all types of properties. Committed to our professional and organized approach, we are the ideal choice for everything from a preliminary inspection to complete restoration. Our maintenance programs are tailored to meet the long-term requirements for any type of commercial, industrial or multi-family residential building. We are specialists in understanding how to maintain and extend the lifespan of your property.
As expert maintenance and repair professionals, attention to detail and quality in the safest and timeliest manner is our top priority. We understand how capital investment and maintenance impacts developers and property owners. Our clients expect us to act as a professional advisory service in understanding municipal bi-laws and codes, so small issues don’t become larger ones.
We work collaboratively with our network of design teams and consultants including architects, engineers, other specialty consultants, manufacturers and specialty contractors, collaborating with them throughout the design, construction, and post-occupancy of new and existing building projects.
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About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
At heights Dusty Noisy Outdoors
Work setting
Commercial Residential Various locations Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements 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 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 Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied Install exterior and interior steel studs 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 at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player
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
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Not the right fit? Search for drywall installer jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Rooster Building Group
Rooster Building Group provides building envelope maintenance and repair for all types of properties. Committed to our professional and organized approach, we are the ideal choice for everything from a preliminary inspection to complete restoration. Our maintenance programs are tailored to meet the long-term requirements for any type of commercial, industrial or multi-family residential building. We are specialists in understanding how to maintain and extend the lifespan of your property.
As expert maintenance and repair professionals, attention to detail and quality in the safest and timeliest manner is our top priority. We understand how capital investment and maintenance impacts developers and property owners. Our clients expect us to act as a professional advisory service in understanding municipal bi-laws and codes, so small issues don’t become larger ones.
We work collaboratively with our network of design teams and consultants including architects, engineers, other specialty consultants, manufacturers and specialty contractors, collaborating with them throughout the design, construction, and post-occupancy of new and existing building projects.