Drywall taper

Certa Pro Painters of Nova Scotia in Halifax, NS is seeking a self-motivated Drywall taper. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Shift timings include: Early morning, On call.

Job Description

• The candidate must read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• The candidate must supervise other workers.
• 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 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 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 tape over joints using a taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• The candidate must attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring.
• The candidate must cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts, and electrical outlets.
• The candidate must install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• The candidate must install exterior and interior steel studs.
• 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 utilize laser alignment systems.
• 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.
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a commercial setting that fosters a workforce of highly competent, respectful, mature, and accountable employees working toward a common goal.
• The candidate should work in the industrial area with facilities such as factories, plants, processing operations, and similar operations.
• The candidate must work in residential settings, performing tasks on one-, two-, and three-family dwellings.
• 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 perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.

How to apply

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

By email

jbower@certapro.com

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?