Drywall Installer

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• 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
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• 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 vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Fit and make adjustments for proper fit and comfort

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

How to Apply

By mail: 12222 - 44 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z4A2