Drywall Installer

Newcomers Hire; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 50,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits (medical, dental)

Job summary

A R Drywall Ltd. DBA Okanagan Ceiling Refinishers is urgently seeking experienced Drywall Installers for full-time, permanent positions. Located in the Kelowna area, candidates will be responsible for various drywall and plastering tasks across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency with drywall tools. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $30.00 to $36.60 per hour, with group benefits after three months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with drywall installation and finishing.
• Using drywall compound tools proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster using various tools.
• Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation.
• Fill joints and smooth out excess compound.
• Install metal stud framing and suspended ceilings.

Skills

Drywall installation

Plastering

Proficient use of drywall compound tools

Job description

Company

A R Drywall Ltd. DBA Okanagan Ceiling Refinishers

Office address: 2399 Shannon Ridge Dr, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1T1

Job Title

Drywall Installer

Compensation

Salary: $30.00 to $36.60 per hour / 30-40 hours per week

Benefits

After 3 months – group benefits (medical, dental)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date

As soon as possible

Work Location

Various sites in Kelowna, BC area

Language Requirement

English

Position Summary

We are looking to hire four (4) full-time permanent experienced Drywall Installers to join our dedicated professional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with drywall installation and finishing, plastering
• Using drywall compound tools proficiently

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Mix plaster ingredients in trough to desired consistency.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster using trowels, floats, brushes and spraying equipment.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls and ceilings.
• Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• 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.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools.
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring using nails, screws, clips or wire ties.
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail].