drywall finisher

Government of Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government position is available for a drywall installer in Whitby. The role involves applying drywall and finishing tasks in various settings, requiring physical stamina and specific safety equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year is needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.

Skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hard hat

Mask

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Team player