drywall installer

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified Plasterer to complete various plastering tasks at multiple locations. The role includes supervising apprentices, applying plaster, and ensuring quality finishes. Training is available for candidates, and physical work will occur on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastering techniques required.
• Must be capable of instructing apprentices and supervising workers.
• Training provided for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Supervise and instruct apprentices.
• Execute various plastering tasks including finishing and installation.

Skills

Supervision

Plaster Application

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)