About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: Commercial. Remote location. Residential. Various locations. Tasks: Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. 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. Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry. 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. Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools. Prepare wall and ceiling layouts. Estimate costs and materials. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day.