Work site environment

At heights
Dusty

Tasks

Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Prepare tenders and quotations
Instruct apprentices
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
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
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
Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
Install exterior and interior steel studs
Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Surface preparation experience

Drywall taping/patching

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

drywall installer at Shah Incorporated in Edmonton, AB

drywall installer

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Job Description

Work site environment

Tasks

Surface preparation experience

Support for youths

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