Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Supervise other workers
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Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
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Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
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Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
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Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
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Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
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Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
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Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
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Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
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Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
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Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
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Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
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Estimate costs and materials
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Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Supervision
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
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Tight deadlines
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Walking
Own tools/equipment
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.