drywall installer

Righton Construction Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Surrey, BC is seeking a skilled drywall installer for a full-time position. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, instructing apprentices, measuring, cutting, and installing drywall sheets. A secondary school graduation certificate is required, and candidates must have at least 1 year of experience. The position offers a pay rate of $37.00 per hour for 30 to 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in drywall installation.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Experience in instructing apprentices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Cut and install metal corner beads.
• Fill joints and holes with joint compound.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• Secure sheets to metal or wooden studs.
• Smooth out excess compound.
• Tape over joints using a taping machine.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Instructing apprentices

Drywall installation

Cutting and fitting drywall

Using joint compound

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on September 17, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Righton Construction Ltd

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Job details

Role: drywall installer

Location: Surrey, BC V3R 2E1 — On site

• Salary: $37.00 per hour, 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Job Bank #3399623

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.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

Who can apply for this job?

• You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen
• You can apply if you are a permanent resident of Canada
• You can apply if you are 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.

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Location

Surrey, BC

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