Drywall Mechanic: Precision Installer & Finisher

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC is seeking a Drywall Mechanic to trim, fit, and install wallboard, measure and mark cuts, and follow blueprints to ensure flat, seamless joints. You will rely on hand and power tools to install framing and insulation and to prepare surfaces for final finishing.

Candidates should be able to read simple plans, estimate material needs, and work effectively both independently and with a crew. Light lifting and physical stamina are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple building plans.
• Ability to estimate 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.

Responsibilities

• Trims rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints using knife.
• Fits and fastens wallboard or sheetrock into position with hand/power tools or adhesive.
• Measures and marks cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim.
• Installs insulation and moisture barrier over insulation.
• Removes plaster, drywall, or paneling as needed.
• Reads blueprints to determine installation methods and material needs.

Skills

Read blueprints

Estimate materials

Measure and cut drywall

Hand-eye coordination

Work independently

Use hand & power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC is seeking a Drywall Mechanic to trim, fit, and install wallboard, measure and mark cuts, and follow blueprints to ensure flat, seamless joints. You will rely on hand and power tools to install framing and insulation and to prepare surfaces for final finishing.

Candidates should be able to read simple plans, estimate material needs, and work effectively both independently and with a crew. Light lifting and physical stamina are required for this role.