drywall installer and finisher

Specialized Garage Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a skilled Drywall Installer and Finisher. The role involves applying plaster, installing drywall, and ensuring high-quality finishes in both residential and commercial settings. Candidates must be physically fit, able to work at heights, and possess a strong focus on client satisfaction. This position requires flexibility and reliability, with potential overtime and travel involved.

Benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply and smooth coats of plaster and compound.
• Install drywall sheets and metal stud framing.
• Prepare surfaces and work at heights.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Job description

• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Urban area
• Various locations

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
• 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
• 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
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• 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 metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Life insurance

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Drywall Installer And Finisher • Calgary, AB, CA