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; Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings; 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

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English