drywall installer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Commercial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.