Drywall Installer

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled drywall installer in Abbotsford, Canada. The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in drywall installation, be proficient in reading blueprints, and demonstrate strong teamwork and client focus. Responsibilities include installing metal corner beads, fabricating ceilings, and preparing wall layouts. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in drywall installation.
• Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Instruct apprentices in drywall installation tasks.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for drywall installation.
• Cut and install metal corner beads.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Instructing apprentices

Surface preparation

Drywall installation

Metal corner bead installation

Joint compound application

Tape installation

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• 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
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

Additional information Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player