drywall installer

JT Drywall Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Metro Vancouver is looking for a drywall installer to read blueprints, supervise a small team, and handle physically demanding tasks. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Candidates should be capable of installing drywall and working in various conditions. The job offers 32 to 38 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in drywall installation.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand specifications.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and physically capable.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Instruct apprentices on tasks.
• Cut and install metal corner beads.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow to dry.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Drywall installation

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Judgment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• 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
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Team player

Job details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 38 hours per week