On-Site Drywall Installer & Finisher — Entry Level

Multiverse Construction Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction company in Calgary is seeking a part-time entry-level employee for various plastering and drywall tasks. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be physically capable of performing demanding work at heights. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, instructing apprentices, and applying plaster. This position offers a unique opportunity to start a career in construction with a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Cut and install metal corner beads.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using taping machine.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.

Skills

Bending

Hand-eye coordination

Physically demanding work

Repetitive tasks

Standing for extended periods

Walking

Work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

A construction company in Calgary is seeking a part-time entry-level employee for various plastering and drywall tasks. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be physically capable of performing demanding work at heights. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, instructing apprentices, and applying plaster. This position offers a unique opportunity to start a career in construction with a supportive work environment.