Drywall taper
Job duties may include the following:
· 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
· 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
· Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
· Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
· Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
· Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
1 vacant position.
2 years experience is required.
Earning $36.00 an hour working 30 hours a week.
Legally able to work in Canada including Indigenous people, newcomers to Canada, older workers, veterans, visible minorities, and youth.
No formal education needed.
HOW TO APPLY send resume to: designs@contempo.ca