drywall installer

Government of Canada; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Saint John, Canada, is seeking a drywall installer to work on-site. The role requires experience in measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets, as well as filling and finishing surfaces. A trades certificate or equivalent experience is required, along with a commitment to physical work without remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in drywall installation or related work.
• Ability to measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Experience in finishing drywall surfaces with joint compound.

Responsibilities

• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure drywall sheets to studs or joists.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using a taping machine and embed tape in compound.

Skills

Drywall installation

Joint compound application

Corner bead installation

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound