Drywall installer

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• 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 exterior and interior steel studs

Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages