drywall installer and finisher

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• 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.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Install exterior and interior steel studs.
• 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.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.