Commercial Drywall Finisher

precision; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Retirement Plans

401K Savings Plan

ESOP

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Expending Account

Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Precision Walls, Inc. (PWI) is seeking experienced Commercial Drywall Finishers to join our team. Perform all steps of drywall finishing as a team and master the 5 levels of finishing on commercial projects, using standard tools and safety practices.

You will oversee less experienced installers, coordinate with GC and other subcontractors, and patch/repair drywall to restore like-new surfaces. This role offers stability in an employee-owned company with competitive wages and a supportive TEAM

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in production finishing and specializes in drywall finishing.
• Ability to safely use stilts, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Demonstrates safety, teamwork, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all steps of drywall finishing as a team.
• Understand the 5 levels of finishing and demonstrate each.
• Inspect surfaces for imperfections and mark areas before finishing.
• Install corner beads, trim beads, and ensure straight, plumb joints.
• Coordinate with GC and other subcontractors on project expectations.
• Patch/repair drywall to restore like-new appearance.

Skills

Production finishing

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Finishing knives

Mud pan

Mixer

Sanding pole

Laser line

Job description

As one of the nation's premier wall and ceiling specialty contractors, Precision Walls, Inc. (PWI) offers you an opportunity to join our team. Make a difference and promote the progress of construction! We are seeking experienced Commercial Drywall Finishers!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all steps of drywall finishing as a team.
• Understands the 5 levels of finishing and demonstrate each.
• Utilizes tools such as: Bazookas, Banjos, Flat and angle boxes, corner rollers, and power sanders.
• Experience with all types and ranges of commercial drywall finishing.
• Measures and marks surface to finish and level of finish work according to blueprints and drawings.
• Inspects drywall surfaces for imperfections (screw heads, misaligned joints, bad hanging etc.). then mark drywall surface with pencil prior to starting.
• Understands the right joint compound (quick-set, lightweight, or standard) to be used at appropriate situations.
• Eliminates visible joints, knows how to eliminate air bubbles, tapes are not blistered, switch and receptacle boxes are finished tight.
• Install cornerbead, trim beads, reveal beads straight, plumb and on tight utilizing string lines, laser, square, or straight edge.
• Ability to work independently on job sites.
• Oversee less experienced installers/laborers.
• Coordination with GC and other subcontractors regarding project expectations.
• Skill required to patch/repair existing drywall into like-new appearance.

Requirements / Experience:

• Must have 3 years of experience and skill with Production Finishing and considers themselves a specialist in the field.
• Has the experience to be safe with stilts, baker scaffolding, and ladders.
• Positive attitude and commitment to acquire trade knowledge and quality excellence.
• Compliant with safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates solid verbal and written communication skills; listens to instruction.
• Dependable Transportation.
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish).

Mandatory Tools:

Finishing Knives, Mud Pan, Mixer, Sanding Pole, Laser Line, Snips, Utility Knife, Chalk Box, Tape Measure, Tape Holder

Benefits:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plans
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
• Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Employment with Precision Walls is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.

Why PWI?

At Precision Walls, Inc. our Company has a track record of hiring, developing, and promoting quality performers of excellent character. We offer our employees competitive wages, a fun TEAM working environment, career growth and advancement opportunities. Our Company invests in each employee to provide them with the resources to succeed, make a difference, and transform their careers. We do more than help build buildings, we help our employees build their own successful futures!

100% Employee Owned

As an employee-owned company, we are passionate and dedicated to working like owners and as a team to enhance the success of the company. We are proud to be able to share in the benefits of our success through our ESOP program.

Precision Walls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Military Friendly Employer

We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career.