drywall installer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Residential.
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
- 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.
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Tight deadlines.
Weight handling:
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Tools.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.