Drywaller

Overview

Responsibilities

• Journeyman carpenters/drywallers/plasterers needed for drywalling and plastering
• Work is in North Kingstown, RI lasting 6-12 months
• Reading design plans in order to provide minimal wallboard to avoid unnecessary waste of materials
• Measuring and marking cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim using tape measure, straightedge, or square, and marking devices
• Identifying the exact locations of windows, electrical outlets, and plumbing, and then cutting the drywall or ceiling tile to fit the precise size needed
• Cutting drywall to the right size, using utility knives and power saws
• Fastening drywall panels to interior wall studs, using nails or screws
• Installing metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Filling joints, holes, and cracks with compound, using a trowel and broad knife
• Trimming and smoothing rough edges so boards join evenly without visual defect

Qualifications & Experience

• One year of experience in residential or commercial carpentry preferred, as is mud and sanding applications experience
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on the fly
• Able to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds
• Take pride in your strong work ethic, positive mindset, and desire to improve
• References that verify your professional skills and experience
• Reliable transportation
• Hand & power tools of the trade
• Ability to pass drug and background check