Overview
Languages
English
Plasterers apply finish, and maintain and restore plaster or similar materials, on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to produce plain or decorative surfaces. Drywall installers and finishers install and finish drywall sheets and various types of ceiling systems. Lathers install support framework for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions. They are employed by construction companies and by plastering, drywalling and lathing contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
- Plasterers
- Clean and prepare surfaces
- Mix plaster ingredients in trough to desired consistency
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster using trowels, floats, brushes and spraying equipment
- 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
- Cure freshly plastered surfaces
- Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
- Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls and ceilings.
- Drywall installers and finishers
- Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings
- Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
- Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dangerous
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean and prepare surfaces
- Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Estimate costs and materials
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Manual dexterity
- Physically demanding
- Sound discrimination
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Transportation provided by employer
