Drywall Finisher

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster. Clean and prepare surfaces. Cure freshly plastered surfaces. 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. Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required. Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets. Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim. Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists. Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry. Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings. Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets. Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath. Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied. Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Large workload. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.