drywall installer and finisher

Government of Canada; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled drywall and plaster installer for on-site work in Airdrie, Alberta. This physically demanding role requires 2-3 years of experience, a secondary school diploma, and the ability to work in various locations. If you are dependable, flexible, and a team player, apply to join a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to work at heights and on scaffolding.
• Physically demanding role requiring repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply and smooth coats of plaster and drywall.
• Install drywall sheets and secure them to studs.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing and conduct finishing tasks.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• 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
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player