drywall installer

LFC CONTRACTING LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contracting company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Drywall Installer to work on various locations. You will be responsible for reading blueprints, installing drywall sheets, and applying plaster. The position requires a secondary school certificate and 1-2 years of experience. This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in construction or drywall work.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Smooth coats of plaster and install drywall sheets.
• Measure, cut, fit, and secure sheets to studs or joists.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plaster application

Drywall installation

Ornamental plastering

Scaffolding installation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• 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
• 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
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week