Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Work setting
CommercialResidential
Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsApply, level and smooth coats of plasterCure freshly plastered surfacesCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFill 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 consistencyMould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trimPosition and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joistsSmooth out excess compound and allow coat to drySpray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilingsTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compoundPrepare wall and ceiling layoutsWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneelingPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
FlexibilityTeam player
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week