drywall installer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Residential.
- Various locations.
Tasks:
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- 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.
- 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.
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
- Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
- 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.
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
Personal suitability:
Team player.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.