This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
May install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring using nails, screws, clips or wire ties
Mix plaster ingredients in trough to desired consistency
Cure freshly plastered surfaces
Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
Area of Drywall and Lath Installation Specialization
- Textured ceilings
- Suspended ceilings and floors
- Fabric walls
- Demountable partition systems
- Decorative finishes and accessories
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Additional Skills
- Work at heights
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
- Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exterior surfaces
- Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
- Sand seams and joints
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
- Install exterior and interior steel studs
- Finish corners and angles
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks
- Cut and install metal corner beads
- Create decorative designs in finish coat
- Clean and prepare surfaces
Area of Plastering Specialization
- Stucco
- Plaster model making and templates
- Plaster mold and cast making
- Decorative texturing
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Commercial
Major Work Area
- Repair
- Construction
Area of Lath Installation Specialization
- Stucco exterior metal lath
- Pre-cast installation