Washington DC - Finisher

Anning-Johnson Co; Virginia, Lorton (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled drywall finishers to join their team. This role involves applying drywall tape and compound, ensuring quality finishes, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have technical training and experience with drywall tools and techniques. Join a company that values teamwork and dedication, and contribute to high-quality construction projects that make a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by task completion, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Technical or other training preferred for drywall finishing.
• Experience with drywall taping and finishing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply drywall tape and compound to seams and indentations.
• Read and interpret drawings for accurate installation.
• Maintain a safe work environment and quality production.

Skills

Drywall finishing tools

Drywall taping

Drywall finishing

Scaffold use

Education

Technical training

Tools

Taping tools

Mixers

Buckets

Knives

Trowels

Job description

Description

Tasks

1. Applying drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Finishers will work on new walls and ceilings and may repair existing walls as well. Install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims. Apply a number of coats of compound per specified level of finish. Sand areas after each coat.
2. Prepare high walls and ceilings that require the use of ladders, scaffolding, or lifts.
3. Standard taping tools, mixers, buckets, knives, and trowels are required; some jobs may require additional tools such as drywall stilts, tape and mud dispensers, and hand tools that smooth drywall compound into rounded or arched shapes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Checking working surfaces to verify panels joints are tight and aligned, and fastened to framing members without damaging the paper surface or fracturing the core
• Establishing a work schedule and flow of work
• Organizing and verifying materials
• Cleaning and repairing tools
• Mixing joint compounds
• Applying fill coats
• Applying finish coats
• Finishing inside and outside corners
• Dry sanding
• Wet sanding
• Vacuum sanding
• Skim coating over gypsum board or concrete
• Spraying finish compound
• Understanding the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing

Accountability

Finishers are responsible for the production and quality of their work. They typically report to a foreman or lead and are assigned specific tasks. Timely production and quality are key responsibilities. Finishers must also work safely and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated - Committed to tasks with loyalty and integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion - Motivated by task completion
• Flexibility - Performs well when able to set own schedule and goals

Education

Technical or other training preferred

Skills

• Drywall finishing tools (preferred)
• Drywall taping (preferred)
• Drywall finishing (preferred)
• Scaffold use (preferred)

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