drywall interior systems installer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
- Clean and prepare surfaces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
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.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Support for youths:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.