drywall installer and finisher

Eastside Design & Construction Inc.; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a skilled drywall installer to join their team. This role involves working on various locations to install and finish drywall, ensuring a high-quality finish. The ideal candidate will have experience with hand and power tools, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting. The company is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you are passionate about construction and looking for a hands-on role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience installing drywall and finishing joints is essential.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools for construction tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fill joints and cracks with joint compound using tools.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets at various locations.
• Smooth out excess compound and tape over joints.

Skills

Drywall Installation

Joint Finishing

Measurement and Cutting

Use of Hand Tools

Use of Power Tools

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Trowel

Broad Knife

Taping Machine

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Various locations

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 a trowel and broad knife.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in the 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 the coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using a taping machine and embed tape in the 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.

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
• Support for Veterans: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans.
• Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.
• Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers.
• Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.