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

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload

Work Site Environment Dusty

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English