drywall installer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals for a hands-on role in plastering and drywall installation. This position involves applying and finishing plaster, installing metal framing, and ensuring quality in construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have a college-level education and practical experience in the field. Join a team dedicated to excellence in building and renovation projects, where your skills will contribute to creating durable and aesthetically pleasing structures. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college program in a related field is required.
• Experience in plastering and drywall installation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply and finish coats of plaster and compound for walls and ceilings.
• Install metal framing and acoustic tiles as per specifications.
• Erect scaffolding and ensure safety during installation tasks.

Skills

Plastering

Drywall Installation

Scaffolding

Laser Alignment

Education

College or CEGEP certificate/diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Trowel

Broad Knife

Taping Machine

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• 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
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• 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
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Utilize laser alignment system
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms