plasterer, stucco

Government of Canada; Sooke; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled Plasterer in Sooke, responsible for various plastering tasks including drywall installation and outdoor work. This full-time position requires at least a secondary school diploma and prior experience in the field. Ideal candidates will have the necessary skills for successful plaster application and thrive in an outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in plastering.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply, level, and smooth coats of plaster.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors to form weatherproof surfaces.

Skills

Plastering

Drywall Installation

Surface Preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools