drywall installer

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals to join their team as Plasterers. In this physically demanding role, you will be responsible for applying and finishing plaster, drywall, and installing ceilings while supervising apprentices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a focus on client satisfaction. This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to handle heavy loads, and the capability to work under pressure. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and supervise other workers.
• Apply and finish plaster, drywall, and install ceilings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CADD

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered 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
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• 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 corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• 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
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Utilize laser alignment system
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player