drywall taper

Wall Expert Drywall Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary is seeking drywall installers experienced in applying and finishing drywall. The ideal candidate will manage various tasks from surface preparation to final coat application in both residential and commercial settings. Candidates must be physically able to handle the demands of this role and be a team player.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in drywall installation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring.
• Erect and install scaffolding and other working platforms.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• 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
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• 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
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset