drywall installer and finisher

Sangster Service; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local contracting company in Winnipeg, Canada, is looking for a full-time Drywall Installer. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, applying plaster, and installing drywall in residential settings. Candidates must possess their own tools and safety equipment and be authorized to work in Canada. This position does not offer remote work options and requires a permanent presence on-site.

Qualifications

• Permanent resident of Canada or temporary resident with valid work permit.
• Own tools including safety gear and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine requirements.
• Apply and smooth plaster coats, clean surfaces.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall.
• Install insulation and vapour barriers.
• Estimate costs and materials for jobs.

Skills

Client focus

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Drywall

Plaster

Metal studs

Job description

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• Salary 30.00 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare 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
• Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Own tools/equipment

• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Bonus

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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