- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
At heightsDustyHotNoisy
Work setting
CommercialResidential
Tasks
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and jointsApply, level and smooth coats of plasterClean and prepare surfacesCure freshly plastered surfacesCut 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 knifeMeasure, cut, fit and install drywall sheetsPosition 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 compoundCut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outletsInstall exterior and interior steel studsPrepare wall and ceiling layoutsWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stagesErect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Supervision
3-4 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loadsPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focusJudgementTeam player
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekend
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
