- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
At heightsDusty
Work setting
IndustrialVarious 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 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 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 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 toolsPrepare wall and ceiling layouts
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Hand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Hard hatSteel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
DependabilityFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week
