Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site setting
At heights
Cold/refrigerated
Dangerous
Dusty
Hot
Noisy

Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings




Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
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
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Supervision
1 to 2 people

Additional information

Security and safety
Bondable

Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Walking
Work under pressure

Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools

Personal suitability
Dependability
Reliability
Team player

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