Drywall Installer and Finisher

  • St. Paul
  • Seventy Two Development Corp

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment :

  • At heights

  • Dusty

  • Hot

  • Noisy Work setting :

  • Commercial

  • Remote location

  • Residential

  • Rural area

  • Various locations Tasks :

  • Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners

  • Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings

  • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife

  • Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets

  • Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency

  • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

  • Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry

  • Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings

  • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound

  • Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied

  • Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

  • Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms Transportation/travel information :

  • Own vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Large workload

  • Manual dexterity

  • Physically demanding

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Standing for extended periods

  • Tight deadlines

  • Work under pressure Weight handling :

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment :

  • Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

  • Dependability

  • Flexibility

  • Reliability

  • Team player Screening questions :

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?