drywall installer Job

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Rural area
Various locations

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

Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Responsibilities
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
Clean and prepare surfaces
Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
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
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
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
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Manual dexterity
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Walking
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player