Drywall Finisher- Columbus

Council on Aging (COA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & EAP

Pension

Annuity

Paid Training for Apprentices

Certifications & Upgrade Classes (Free

Job summary

The Council on Aging (COA) is seeking a detail-oriented drywall finisher to seal joints, repair cracks, and smooth surfaces ready for final treatment. You will ensure safe handling of supplies and maintain high quality work while meeting deadlines at our Columbus, OH location.

Successful candidates will perform tasks efficiently, read blueprints, and communicate progress to supervisors, while upholding safety guidelines and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a drywall finisher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of drywall finishing tools and methods.
• Ability to interpret construction blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours.
• Veteran Friendly.

Responsibilities

• Join drywall panels using tape and plaster.
• Repair cracks and damage to drywall panels.
• Conceal imperfections or irregularities in the drywall surface.
• Layer plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface.
• Sand rough areas to create a smooth surface.
• Skim the surface with a final plaster layer for finishing.
• Maintain and manage all required equipment.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and issues.
• Ensure safe and effective use of all equipment and materials.

Skills

Drywall finishing

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Math skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Physical fitness

Veteran friendly

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented drywall finishers to join our team. As a drywall finisher, your duties will include sealing joints, repairing cracks, and smoothing imperfections on walls and ceilings to create surfaces that are suitable for final treatment. You should also ensure that all supplies are used safely.

To be successful as a drywall finisher, you should be able to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work. Ultimately, an excellent drywall finisher will utilize techniques to produce high-quality work on time.

Drywall Finisher Responsibilities

• Joining drywall panels using tape and plaster.
• Repairing cracks and any other damage to the drywall panels.
• Concealing any imperfections or exposed irregularities in the drywall surface.
• Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface.
• Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface.
• Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in preparation for finishing work.
• Managing and maintaining all the required equipment for the job.
• Keeping your supervisor abreast of your progress and reporting any job-related issues.
• Ensuring that all equipment and materials are used safely and effectively.

Drywall Finisher & Painter Requirements

• At least one year experience as a drywall finisher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods used in drywall and ceiling finishing.
• Ability to interpret construction blueprints.
• Knowledge of the applicable safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours.
• Veteran Friendly

Benefits:

• Healthcare & Employee Assistance Program- EAP
• Pension
• Annuity
• Paid Training for Apprentices
• Certifications & Upgrade Classes (Free)