drywall taper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player