drywall finisher and plasterer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty. Hot.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools.
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. To be determined. Day.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Variable or compressed work week.