Drywall Finisher (Omaha)

Turner Construction Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a skilled drywall finisher and painter for on-site work in Omaha, NE. You will read and interpret plans, apply finishing textures, and coordinate with foremen to ensure timely material delivery and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of commercial experience, strong math skills, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel as needed. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Turner standards on a complex construction site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial finishing and painting experience.
• Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing
• Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments
• Knowledge of arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
• Ability to read measurements with ruler or tape accurately
• Strong problem-solving and independent work capability
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with teams, clients, and management
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform drywall finishing and painting of drywall assemblies.
• Collaborate with Project Foreman for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Apply taping and bedding to walls and ceiling.
• Apply texturing and finish caulking.
• Install final wall finishes to specifications.
• Installation of fire tape, mud, and stenciling for fire rated and smoke rated walls.
• Ability to make repairs on existing walls.
• Ensure safety protocols and PPE usage on site.
• Operate equipment such as aerial lifts to assist with work.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Other activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Drywall finishing

Painting

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Experience: 3+ years

Job description

Position Description:

Perform drywall finishing and painting of drywall assemblies.

• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete installation.
• Collaborate with Project and/or Trade Foreman for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Apply taping and bedding to walls and ceiling.
• Apply texturing and finish caulking.
• Apply final wall finishes to specifications.
• Installation of fire tape, mud, and stenciling for fire rated and smoke rated walls.
• Ability to make repairs on existing walls.
• Implement public protection measures for construction activities (e.g., temporary construction barriers).
• Operate equipment such as aerial lifts to assist with work.
• Willingness and ability to perform other duties for company between projects.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate problems and issues to Foreman or supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial finishing and painting experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing
• Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments
• Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
• Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment
• Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 25 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, repetitive motions, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs., climbing, and working on heights. Occasionally: Sitting, lifting/lowering/carrying weights more than 50 lbs., crawling, and confined space hazards.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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