A drywall installer, also known as a drywall or drywall finisher, specializes in the installation and finishing of drywall for interior walls and ceilings in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They play a key role in the construction or renovation process by ensuring smooth, solid and aesthetically pleasing surfaces.
Job details
- Location: Edmonton, AB
- salary: 30.15 hours / 35 to 45 hours per week
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Morning
- Start date: It starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Certificate of completion of high school
Experience
Experience the advantage
Workplace environment
Working setup
- Residential
- Urban area
- Various locations
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and planning:
- Review blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout and placement of drywall panels.
- Measurement, cutting and installation of plasterboards for covering walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Installation:
- Attaching plasterboard to wooden or metal frames using screws, nails or glue, ensuring the boards are flat and aligned.
- Cutting openings for windows, doors and sockets as needed, with hand and power tools.
- Tape recording and mud:
- Applying joint compound (mud) to joints between drywall sheets to create smooth, seamless surfaces.
- Placing tape over the joints and applying additional layers of mud to cover the tape and smooth out imperfections.
- Grinding and finishing:
- Grinding dried mud to achieve a smooth and flat surface, using grinding tools and equipment.
- Applying a textured or decorative finish to plasterboard to client or designer specifications.
- Repairs and maintenance:
- Repairing damaged or cracked drywall, replacing parts as needed and matching textures and finishes.
- Checking the quality of the works performed and ensuring that they are in accordance with building regulations and standards.
- Cleanliness and safety:
- Maintaining a clean and organized work space, disposing of waste and waste material in an appropriate manner.
- Follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent injury.
- Communication and cooperation:
- Coordinating with other construction trades, such as electricians and plumbers, to ensure proper installation and integration of drywall.
- Communicating with supervisors, contractors and clients regarding project progress, deadlines and any issues encountered.
Tasks
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
- Place and fasten the sheets to metal or wooden studs or beams
- Cut openings in the batten for heating and ventilation, ducts and electrical outlets
- Install metal framing and trim for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings using hand and power tools
Additional information
Working conditions and physical capabilities
- Hand-eye coordination
- Heavy load
- Physically demanding
- Standing for a long time
- walking
- Work under pressure
Skills and Qualifications:
- experience: Previous experience as a drywall installer or similar role is often required.
- knowledge: Knowledge of construction techniques, materials and tools used for installation and finishing of plasterboard.
- accuracy: Ability to accurately and efficiently measure, cut and install drywall panels.
- Detail oriented: Attention to detail in gluing, sanding, sanding and finishing plaster surfaces to achieve smooth and flawless results.
- Physical Endurance: Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy drywall and drywall equipment.
- Troubleshooting: Skilled in troubleshooting drywall installation and finishing.
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Reliability
- A team player
Who can apply for this job?
Apply for this job only if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, permanent or temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, they do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
