Drywall installerFinisherPainter

Paul Davis Restoration of West Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Los Angeles is seeking a Drywall Installer and Finisher to secure and prepare drywall for various projects. The ideal candidate will need excellent hand-eye coordination, the ability to read building plans, and skills in using hand and power tools. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and installing drywall as well as finishing surfaces for final appearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit specific spaces.
• Possesses top-quality painting skills.
• Knowledge of both painting tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Secure drywall panels to interior constructions.
• Prepare drywall for painting or finishing.
• Fill in and cover joints and imperfections with drywall compound.
• Sand joint compound once dry and apply tape.
• Create textured surfaces upon request.

Skills

Ability to read simple building plans

Ability to estimate materials

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Ability to work independently and with a crew

Ability to use hand and power tools

Tools

Drywall compound

Power tools

Painting tools

Job description

The Drywall Installer and Finisher will secure drywall panels to the interior of residential, commercial, and other types of construction and will prepare the drywall for painting or finishing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Measures and cuts drywall panels to fit in and around specific spaces such as doors, windows, electrical outlets, and lighting fixtures.

Installs drywall panels to wood or metal studs.

Uses drywall compound to fill in and cover joints, screws, nails, and other imperfections.

Sands joint compound once dry and applies drywall tape.

Creates textured surfaces when requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Possesses top-quality painting skills and knowledge of both painting tools and equipment (sprayers, powerwashers)

finishes gypsum wallboard surfaces by taping, spotting, pointing, filling, finishing, and sanding joints, angles, internal and external corners, and all field surfaces.

Required Skills / Abilities

Ability to read simple building plans.

Ability to estimate the quantity of materials required for a project.

Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit in specific spaces.

Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Ability to work independently and with a work crew.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools required for installing drywall.