drywall installer and finisher
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Industrial.
- Various locations.
Tasks:
- Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
Security and safety:
Bondable.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Tools.
- Safety vest.
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- On call.
- Day.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Transportation provided by employer.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.