- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
DustyNoisy
Work setting
CommercialResidentialVarious locations
Tasks
Apply, level and smooth coats of plasterClean and prepare surfacesCure freshly plastered surfacesCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersMeasure, 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 dryTape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compoundEstimate costs and materialsRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksSound discriminationStanding for extended periodsTight deadlines
Own tools/equipment
Hard hatMaskSafety glasses/gogglesSteel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
DependabilityFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 32 hours per week