Drywall Taper and Finisher

Skillforce; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO and paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Skillforce in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Drywall Taper and Finisher for ongoing project work in new student housing units. You will tape, mud, and sand joints and finish walls to a paint-ready surface, coordinating with carpenters, painters, and site supervision.

Two or more years of drywall finishing experience required; residential and commercial experience are welcome. Bring your own hand tools and PPE.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of drywall taping and finishing experience.
• Residential and commercial finishing experience welcomed.
• Must bring personal drywall finishing hand tools and PPE.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Tape, mud, and sand drywall joints, inside corners, and fastener heads in new apartment units.
• Install and finish corner bead so outside corners are straight and clean.
• Run the finish coats and feather edges to a paint-ready surface.
• Repair dings, cracks, and damaged areas found during unit walkthroughs and punch lists.
• Check walls and ceilings under light and correct ridges, edges, and flashing before paint.
• Coordinate with the superintendent, painters, and other trades so units close out on schedule.
• Follow jobsite safety and dust control procedures and keep finished areas clean and protected.

Skills

Drywall finishing experience

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Residential & commercial finishing

Own hand tools & PPE

Job description

Skillforce is hiring a Drywall Taper and Finisher for ongoing project work in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a Drywall Taper and Finisher, you will be responsible for taping and finishing work in new student housing units. If you have two or more years of drywall finishing experience,

Drywall Taper and Finisher Pay:

• $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on your drywall finishing experience.
• W-2 employment with weekly pay by direct deposit.
• Per diem is offered for traveling finishers.

Drywall Taper and Finisher Schedule:

• Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM start time.
• Overtime is available as the project requires.
• Immediate opening on a new multifamily student housing project.

Drywall Taper and Finisher Responsibilities:

• Tape, mud, and sand drywall joints, inside corners, and fastener heads in new apartment units.
• Install and finish corner bead so outside corners are straight and clean.
• Run the finish coats and feather the edges to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
• Repair dings, cracks, and damaged areas found during unit walkthroughs and punch lists.
• Check walls and ceilings under light and correct ridges, edges, and flashing before paint.
• Coordinate with the superintendent, painters, and other trades so units close out on schedule.
• Follow jobsite safety and dust control procedures and keep finished areas clean and protected.

Drywall Taper and Finisher Qualifications:

• At least two years of drywall taping and finishing experience.
• Residential and commercial finishing experience are both welcome, since the unit work is similar.
• Must bring your own drywall finishing hand tools and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work through units on your own and finish walls to a paint-ready standard.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Drywall Taper and Finisher Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision available
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k)