drywall finisher and plasterer
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
Work setting
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Various locations
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
- 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
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
- 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
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Estimate costs and materials
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Market insight
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The employer lists from 76 960 $ for this role at New Canadian Drywall in Mississauga. For comparison, the local market median is about 72 686 $ based on 1 041 similar offers.
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