drywall installer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Dusty.
• Noisy.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

Residential.

Tasks:

• Instruct apprentices.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Utilize laser alignment system.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Morning.
• Day.