Drywall finisher

• Location Whitby, ONL1N 9N8
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Night, On call, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 3 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3691841

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player