Drywall finisher

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Learning the skills in preparing unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections.
• Apply drywall compound, nail/screw indentations on the surface of panels.
• Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
• Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
• Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
• Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
• Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
• Learn to use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
• Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
• Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.
• Capable of providing detailed, uniform results.

Minimum Skills/Experience

• Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail.
• Lift and/or pull 50lbs., climb ladders, work off of ladders, man lifts or other equipment.
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt.
• Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions.
• Uphold Swinerton’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures.