Drywall Finisher

This position is for Whitehorse, Yukon

• Tasks
  Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  Supervise other workers
  Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
  Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
  Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
  Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
  Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
  Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
  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
  Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
  Estimate costs and materials