Drywall Installer
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat
Security and Safety
Bondable, Criminal record check
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination, Repetitive tasks, Tight deadlines, Large workload, Work under pressure, Overtime required, Walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity, Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods
Work Location Information
Various locations
Work Site Environment
At heights, Noisy, Dusty, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Outdoors
Personal Suitability
Dependability, Judgement, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Team player, Reliability
Additional Skills
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages, Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications, Estimate costs and materials, Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Setting
Industrial, Residential, Commercial, Institutional
Drywall Installer and Finisher Specific Skills
Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets, Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound, Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints, Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists, Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners, Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife, Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry