- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
At heightsCold/refrigeratedDustyHotNoisy
Work setting
CommercialIndustrialResidentialVarious locations
Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsApply, level and smooth coats of plasterClean 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 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 corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be appliedUtilize laser alignment systemWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stagesErect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Surface preparation experience
Drywall taping/patching
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadManual dexterityPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periodsTight deadlinesWalkingWork under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTools
Personal suitability
Client focusDependabilityFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
Flexible hoursMorningDay