drywall installer and finisher

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

At heightsCold/refrigeratedDangerousDustyHotNoisyOutdoors

Work setting

CommercialResidentialVarious locations

Tasks

Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsApply, level and smooth coats of plasterClean and prepare surfacesCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilingsFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knifeMeasure, cut, fit and install drywall sheetsPosition and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joistsSmooth out excess compound and allow coat to dryTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadPhysically demandingSound discriminationStanding for extended periodsTight deadlinesWalkingWork under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Hard hatMaskSafety glasses/gogglesSteel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Team player Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week