drywall finisher

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga seeks candidates for a skilled position involving drywall installation and plastering. Applicants should have various relevant certifications and be prepared for a physically demanding work environment. The role requires working on site with no remote option available.

Qualifications

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification required.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate necessary.
• Lather Trade Certification is needed.
• WHMIS Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for drywall installation.
• Finish corners and angles with decorative designs.
• Install drywall sheets and insulation.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hard hat

Mask

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Credentials

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Lather Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player