taper, drywall

Young Boy Drywall Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A drywall contracting company in Surrey is looking for an experienced drywall installer. Responsibilities include applying compound and installing drywall sheets. The candidate must have a secondary school diploma and at least one year of experience. This is an on-site position with no option for remote work, requiring physical dexterity and the use of safety equipment.

Benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

Mentorship programs for newcomers and youth

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work at heights and under pressure.
• Physically demanding with manual dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat.

Skills

Application of compound and plaster

Drywall installation

Measurement and cutting

Mixing plaster

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

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

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• 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
• 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
• Utilize laser alignment system

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities