NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED DRYWALL FINISHERS. Employees at Easling Construction Co. work year-round Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. No evenings and no weekends so you get to enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer! In addition to steady, year-round work we offer competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and excellent benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, a Profit Sharing Plan, and a 401k Plan. We work primarily in Leelanau County with some work in Grand Traverse County. Reliable transportation and a driver's license are a must. Please email or call for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Summary:
The Drywall Installer and Taper will secure drywall panels to the interior of residential, commercial, and other types of construction and will prepare the drywall for painting or finishing.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Measures and cuts drywall panels to fit in and around specific spaces such as doors, windows, electrical outlets, and lighting fixtures.
- Installs drywall panels to wood or metal studs.
- Uses drywall compound to fill in and cover joints, screws, nails, and other imperfections.
- Sands joint compound once dry and applies drywall tape.
- Creates textured surfaces when requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read simple building plans.
- Ability to estimate quantity of materials required for a project.
- Ability to measure and cut drywall to fit in specific spaces.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work independently and with a work crew.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools required for installing drywall.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous related experience preferred; on-the-job training offered.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing, climbing ladders, bending, and kneeling.
- Physically able to install drywall and secure in place.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time to lift and move drywall panels.