Drywall finisher and plasterer

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• 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
• 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
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
• 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
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan