Drywall mechanic
Feel Good Renovations Burnaby, British Columbia
Contract / Freelance
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work site environment- At heights
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting- Residential
- Rural area
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Work in employer's/client's home
Tasks- 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
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
- Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
- Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
- Install exterior and interior steel studs
- Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Utilize laser alignment system
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Security and safety- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Weight handling- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment- Mask
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Workplace information- On the road job
Financial benefits- As per collective agreement
Salary: $30.00 hourly
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