drywall finisher

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Commercial. Remote location. Residential. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• 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 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Bending, crouching, kneeling. Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.