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Drywall installer

604 Drywall ltd.
Halifax, NS
Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
$29.00 - $32.00 / hour
Full-time
Entry Level

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Join Our Team as a Drywall Installer!

Company: 604 Drywall Ltd.

Location: Halifax, NS

Job Category: Skilled Trades and Labour

About the Job

Are you a skilled Drywall Installer looking for a permanent position with a dynamic company? At 604 Drywall Ltd., we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to work in both commercial and residential settings, where your expertise will shine as you contribute to various projects across multiple locations.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $29.00 to $32.00 hourly (negotiable)
  • Work Hours: 30 to 48 hours per week
  • Support for Newcomers: We assist newcomers and refugees with foreign credential recognition.
  • Youth Support: We provide awareness training to create a welcoming environment for youth.
  • Indigenous Support: Cultural competency training is offered to foster an inclusive workplace for Indigenous workers.
  • Visible Minorities Support: Our hiring policies promote diversity and discourage discrimination.

Key Responsibilities

As a Drywall Installer, you will:

  • Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Clean and prepare surfaces for installation.
  • Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and panels for acoustical and coffered ceilings.
  • Measure, cut, fit, and install drywall sheets.
  • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
  • Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts, and electrical outlets.
  • Install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings, and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
  • Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings using hand and power tools.
  • Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
  • Erect and install scaffolding, falsework, and other working platforms.

Work Environment

Our work environment can be:

  • At heights
  • Potentially dangerous
  • Dusty
  • Noisy

Physical Requirements

This role requires:

  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physical stamina for demanding tasks
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 to 3 years in drywall installation
  • Strong client focus and dependability
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Flexibility and good judgment
  • Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team

Join Us!

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive and inclusive team, we want to hear from you! At 604 Drywall Ltd., we value your skills and dedication. Come be a part of our journey in delivering exceptional drywall services!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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