Taper, Drywall

Employer

DOMAH SERVICES LTD

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Remote location
• Residential
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Willing to relocate

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
• 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
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime required