Drywall Finisher

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools