The Drywall Finisher requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Plans, installs, and repairs drywalls to cover walls, ceilings, soffits, shafts, and movable partitions in residential and commercial areas. Being a Drywall Finisher is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. In addition, Drywall Finisher relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
Drywall Finisher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Drywall Finisher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required;
- Inspecting ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures;
- Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws;
- Removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools;
- Following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment;
- Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels;
- Assembling and fastening materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue;
- Cut drywall to the right dimensions;
- Tape and finish drywall;
- Fluent using stilts and drywall hand tools;
- Mixing appropriate mud and textures;
- Applying appropriate mud;
- Edging and jointing drywall;
- Power and Hand finish drywall.
Requirements:
- Experience working with equipment such as: boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts;
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation;
- High standard of integrity and professionalism;
- Drug free at all times;
- 4 years of experience in commercial carpentry;
- 4+ years of experience;
- 5 years of experience in Drywall Finishing;
- Valid driver’s license and your own vehicle;
- Drug free;
- Authorized to work in the US with 2 forms of ID;
- Clean Background (NO FELONIES);
- Must have PPE and be able to supply your own tools.