drywall installer
The role involves measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets and metal stud framing for interior walls and ceilings. Responsibilities also include filling joints, taping, and applying acoustic or texture materials to finished surfaces.
- On-site
- Surrey, BC
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Apply by Aug 13, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Clean and prepare 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 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 Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools Prepare wall and ceiling layouts Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
What you’ll do
The role involves measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets and metal stud framing for interior walls and ceilings. Responsibilities also include filling joints, taping, and applying acoustic or texture materials to finished surfaces.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
Other relevant skills
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- Drywall Installation
- Joint Filling
- Taping
- Blueprint Reading
- Metal Stud Framing
- Surface Preparation
- Measuring and Cutting
- Acoustic Spraying
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level