Drywall Installer and Finisher Specific Skills

Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets; Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners; Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife; Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound; Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry; Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints; Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

Plasterer Specific Skills

Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings; Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency; Clean and prepare surfaces; Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster; Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required; Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim; Cure freshly plastered surfaces

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Work Site Environment Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English