Drywall finisher

Kibbi; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Surrey, BC seeks an experienced tradesperson to install and finish drywall and plaster. You will read blueprints, estimate materials, supervise a small crew, and apply coats of plaster in rural sites, outdoors, sometimes dusty and hot. Willing to relocate.

This role requires secondary education and 1-2 years of experience, with basic surface prep, measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets; you will handle vapour barriers and insulation and help with project tenders.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in related trades.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Supervise other workers.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• Install exterior and interior steel studs.
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervision

Plastering techniques

Drywall installation

Cost estimation

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Education & Experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors

WORK SETTING

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate

TASKS

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Estimate costs and materials

SUPERVISION

• 3-4 people

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Shift
• Morning
• Day

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous
• workers
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week