drywall installer

Government of Canada; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Prince Edward Island is looking for a skilled individual experienced in drywall installation and finishing. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, applying plaster, and installing drywall sheets. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and experience handling physically demanding tasks. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must be available to work on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level, and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Install metal corner beads.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids.
• Finish corners and angles with decorative designs.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow to dry.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Industrial
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communicationFlexibility
• Reliability
• Team player