taper, drywall

Young Boy Drywall Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled drywall installers to join their team. This role involves applying and finishing drywall, plastering, and preparing surfaces for residential and commercial projects. As a key player in a physically demanding environment, you will work with various tools and techniques to ensure high-quality finishes. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and ready to take on challenging projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your skills and dedication, and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in drywall installation and plastering required.
• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Apply and finish drywall, including cutting, fitting, and installing sheets.
• Prepare surfaces and apply plaster coats, ensuring smooth finishes.

Skills

Drywall installation

Plastering

Surface preparation

Metal stud framing

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Trowel

Broad knife

Taping machine

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Employer details YOUNG BOY DRYWALL LTD.

Job details

• Location: Surrey, BC
• Salary: $28.85 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

• At heights
• Dangerous

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-04-20

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