drywall installer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

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

Work setting:

• Commercial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring.
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Sound discrimination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Tight deadlines.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime required.