drywall installer and finisher
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
- 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.
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools.
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 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Workplace information:
On the road job.