Drywall Installer

Overview

Drywall Installer

Location:   Kelowna, BCV1X 7R2

Work location:   On the road

Salary:   $36.60 to $36.95 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week

Minimum wage is guaranteed
Terms of employment:  Permanent employment /Full time
Day, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible

Working hours from 07:00 to 15:30
2 vacancies

Overview
Languages:  English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

At heights
Dangerous
Dusty
Hot
Noisy

Work setting

Commercial
Residential
Urban area
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
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
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
Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath
Install exterior and interior steel studs
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
Utilize laser alignment system
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Dependability
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

By email
careers@kelco.ca

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

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?