drywall finisher and plasterer

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Commercial. Industrial. Residential. Various locations.

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.
• 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.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• 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 corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course.

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).

Own tools/equipment:

• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.