drywall installer

Hive Developers; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for drywall installation and finishing. This hands-on role involves measuring, cutting, and fitting drywall sheets, as well as applying joint compound and creating decorative finishes. The position requires working on-site, ensuring that all tasks are completed at the physical location. If you have a knack for detail and enjoy working with your hands, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values equal employment opportunities and supports diverse applicants, including those with disabilities, newcomers, veterans, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in drywall installation and finishing is essential.
• Ability to measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.

Responsibilities

• Fill joints and cracks with joint compound using appropriate tools.
• Install drywall sheets and secure them to studs or joists.
• Create decorative designs in the finish coat as needed.

Skills

Drywall Installation

Joint Finishing

Measurement and Cutting

Education

No degree required

Tools

Trowel

Broad Knife

Taping Machine

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma required

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting

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

Work Locations

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in the finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow the coat to dry
• Tape over joints using a taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams for plaster application
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as members of the following groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to create a welcoming environment for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming environment for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths: Provides awareness training to create a welcoming environment for youth
• Support for Veterans: Provides awareness training to create a welcoming environment for Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency and/or awareness training for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers: Provides awareness training for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training for visible minorities