drywall installer and finisher

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking skilled drywall installers. The role involves applying compounds, cutting and installing drywall, and ensuring quality finishes. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and relevant experience. This position requires physical stamina and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• 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
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player