Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Urban area
Various locations
Responsibilities:
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
Clean and prepare surfaces
Cure freshly plastered surfaces
Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Tight deadlines
Weight handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs.)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Pay: $35.40-$36.00 per hour
Advantages:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
French not required