Drywall Installer

Rooster Building Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 46,592 - 50,960; Full time

Job summary

Rooster Building Group in Calgary is seeking a plasterer to read blueprints, prepare surfaces and apply plaster coats for residential and commercial projects. You will work on-site in various locations, following safety guidelines and accurate specifications.

Requirements include English language proficiency, Secondary education, and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience. This permanent, on-site role offers 32–35 hours per week with start dates as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• English language required.
• Willingness to work at heights and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Apply coats of plaster and sand seams.
• Install drywall sheets and fit joints.
• Prepare surfaces and cure plastered areas.
• Work at heights on scaffolding and on various sites.

Skills

English

Read blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

Location: Calgary, AB, T2G 1X4

Work location: On site

Salary: $28.00 hourly / 32 to 35 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, time

Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Day, Weekend , Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment: At heights, Dusty, Noisy, Outdoors, Work setting, Commercial, Residential, Various locations, Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• 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
• 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
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Additional Information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Personal suitability: Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Team player