Drywall Installer and Finisher Team Leader

Specialized Garage INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Garage INC. is seeking a Drywall Installer and Finisher Team Leader to supervise a crew and ensure high-quality drywall installation across multiple sites. The role requires 3–5 years of experience, ability to adapt to varying work locations, and a focus on finishing and finishing touches.

The position involves coordinating material estimates, supervising on-site tasks, and ensuring safety and efficient workflow while traveling between locations.

Qualifications

• Supervise other workers on drywall installations.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure sheets to studs or joists.
• Install vapour barriers and insulation.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts and estimate materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other workers and coordinate drywall installation tasks.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure sheets to studs or joists.
• Install vapour barriers and insulation.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts and estimate materials.

Skills

Supervise team

Apply plaster coats

Surface prep

Joint finishing

Education

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Drywall Installer and Finisher Team Leader

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Supervise other workers
• 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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate