Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

At heightsDangerousDustyHotNoisy

Work setting

CommercialResidentialUrban areaVarious locations

Tasks

Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsApply, level and smooth coats of plasterCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilingsFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knifeFinish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if requiredMeasure, cut, fit and install drywall sheetsMix plaster ingredients to desired consistencyPosition and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joistsSmooth out excess compound and allow coat to dryTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compoundInstall acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lathInstall exterior and interior steel studsInstall metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power toolsInstall vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulationPrepare wall and ceiling layoutsUtilize laser alignment systemWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneelingManual dexterityPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periodsWork under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

DependabilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?

Workplace information

On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Kelco Drywall

Open Positions

drywall installer