drywall installer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Residential
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• 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
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Additional information

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)