drywall finisher

Your tasks

Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets. Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists. Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings. Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces. Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets. Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath. Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.

Requirements

Education No degree, certificate or diploma.

Personal suitability Team player.

1 to less than 7 months.

Other

Work site environment

• At heights.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Dangerous.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• Outdoors.

Work setting

• Commercial.
• Industrial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sound discrimination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Tight deadlines.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Employment terms options Overtime required.