About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. Various locations.
Tasks
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
- Clean and prepare surfaces.
- Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
- Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
- Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
- 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.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sound discrimination.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Tight deadlines.
- Own tools/equipment: Hard hat.
- Mask.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Personal suitability: Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.