- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
CommercialResidentialVarious locations
Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsClean and prepare surfacesCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knifeMeasure, cut, fit and install drywall sheetsPosition and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joistsTrowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfacesCut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outletsInstall corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be appliedInstall metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power toolsWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periodsTight deadlines
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
DependabilityFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week