Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers

14504453 Canada Inc. O/A Khalsa Builders; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

14504453 Canada Inc. O/A Khalsa Builders in Charlottetown, PE is hiring a Drywall Finisher for a permanent, full-time role. The position is on-site with a 30–40 hour work week and a wage of CAD 25.00 per hour.

Start date is as soon as possible, with two vacancies available. The role involves reading blueprints, applying plaster coats, sanding seams, cutting and installing drywall, and ensuring surfaces are smooth and ready for finish.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• 1–2 years of experience is required.
• English language ability required.

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.
• 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.
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team player

English language

Education

Secondary School diploma

Job description

14504453 Canada Inc. O/A Khalsa Builders is currently hiring a Drywall Finisher for Permanent, full-time position to join the team as soon as possible. Job Location: Charlottetown, PE Workplace Information: On-site Salary: $25.00/hour for 30-40 hours per week Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time Employment Conditions: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Day, Weekend Start date: as soon as possible Vacancy: 2 On-site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment: Dusty, Noisy Work setting: Various locations

Main duties

• 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
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

Requirements

• Education: Completion of Secondary School is required
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience is required
• Language: English
• Supervision: 1-2 people
• Surface preparation experience: Drywall taping/patching
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment: Hard hat, Mask, Safety glasses/goggles, Steel-toed safety boots
• Personal suitability: Client focus, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player

Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Refugees and Newcomers to Canada and people with above mentioned skills are welcome to apply.