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

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Not required

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English