drywall installer and finisher

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Alberta is seeking skilled drywall installers to fill joints, measure and cut sheets, and install drywall. This role requires 3 years to less than 5 years of experience. Work must be completed on-site with no remote options available. Ideal candidates should be well-versed in using tools for drywall installation and finishing tasks.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in drywall installation and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat.
• 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.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams.
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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 corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools