VACANIES FOR THE JOB – 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Plasterers apply finish, and maintain and restore plaster or similar materials, on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to produce plain or decorative surfaces. Drywall installers and finishers install and finish drywall sheets and various types of ceiling systems. Lathers install support framework for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions. They are employed by construction companies and by plastering, drywalling and lathing contractors, or they may be self-employed.
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plasterers
- Clean and prepare surfaces
- Mix plaster ingredients in trough to desired consistency
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster using trowels, floats, brushes and spraying equipment
- Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
- Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
- Cure freshly plastered surfaces
- Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
- Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls and ceilings.
- Drywall installers and finishers
- Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings
- Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
- 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
- Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
- Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
- Lathers
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
- Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring using nails, screws, clips or wire ties
- 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
- May install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Work Setting
- Commercial, Residential, Various locations
- Personal Suitability
- Dependability, Flexibility, Judgement
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?, Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?, Are you willing to relocate for this position?, Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Tasks
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster, Clean and prepare surfaces, 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, Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring, Install exterior and interior steel studs, Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling, Handling heavy loads, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Walking
Benefits:
Other benefits
Free parking available
Long term benefits
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
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By email
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