Drywall finisher and plasterer

Problue Contractors Ltd. ( Kelowna, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Drywall finisher and plasterer. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Flexible availability required for: Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• The candidate must prepare tenders and quotations.
• The candidate must apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints smoothly.
• The candidate must apply, level, and smooth coats of plaster.
• The candidate must clean and prepare surfaces.
• The candidate must cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• The candidate must cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• The candidate must fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• The candidate must fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife.
• The candidate must finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• The candidate must measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
• The candidate must mix plaster ingredients to the desired consistency.
• The candidate must mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices, and trim.
• The candidate must position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• The candidate must smooth out excess compound and allow coats to dry.
• The candidate must spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• The candidate must trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces.
• The candidate must cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts, and electrical outlets.
• The candidate must install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings, and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
• The candidate must install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• The candidate must install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings using hand and power tools.
• The candidate must install vapor barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• The candidate must prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• The candidate must estimate costs and materials.
• The candidate must work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• The candidate must erect and install scaffolding, falsework, and other working platforms.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must have the ability to discriminate sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
• The candidate will receive a variable or compressed work week.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

problueltd@gmail.com

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?