Drywall Finisher

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Supervise other workers
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Sound discrimination
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player