Drywall

ROP: $14/hr., Depending on Experience
Location: El Paso, TX
Work Schedule: Full Time

Drywall Finisher

Summary: Seals joints between plasterboard and other wallboards to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Mixes sealing compound by hand or with portable using trowel, broad knife, or spatula. Presses paper tape over joint to embed tape into compound and seal joint or tapes joint, using mechanical applicator that spreads compound and embeds tape in one operation. Spreads and smooth’s cementing material over tape, using trowel or floating machine to blend joint with wall surface. Sands rough spots after cement has dried. Fills cracks and holes in walls and ceiling with sealing compound. May install metal molding at corners in lieu of sealant and tape. May apply texturing compound and primer to walls and ceiling preparatory to final finishing, using brushes, roller, or spray gun.

Requirements: 5 years’ Experience. Must have own personal protective equipment and tools.. Physically, workers must be able to: See well (naturally or with correction); Climb and/or maintain balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects; Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; and work at heights.

Drywall Taper

Summary: Prepare a wet compound, press it into joints, nail or screw holes in the drywall and cover the wet material with tape. When a high level of finish is required, they may also apply two more coats of compound, each of which is sanded to make it smooth. May use automatic tools to apply tape and compound in one step, as well as spray guns to apply decorative, textured surfaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Embed tape, including: mix taping muds; repair fractured drywall (GWB); install joint tape on drywall; roll and glaze inside angles; spot screw heads fastening drywall panels; repair drywall around electrical receptacles. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements. 5 years’ experience. Must own personal protective equipment and tools. Need good vision, manual dexterity and attention to detail. Must be able to stand, bend and stretch for long hours.