What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Finisher position at Ritsema Associates?
PURPOSE
Serves as the Drywall Finisher for assigned department. Reports timely to project leader on site and performs tasks as needed/assigned. Adheres to safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Travels between job sites as needed.
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all steps of drywall finishing as a team
- Understands the 5 levels of finishing and demonstrate each.
- Utilizes tools such as: Bazookas, Banjos, Flat and angle boxes, corner rollers, and power sanders.
- Experience with all types and ranges of commercial drywall finishing.
- Measures and marks surface to finish and level of finish work according to blueprints and drawings.
- Inspects drywall surfaces for imperfections (screw heads, misaligned joints, bad hanging etc.) then mark drywall surface with pencil prior to starting.
- Understands the right joint compound (quickset, lightweight, or standard) to be used at appropriate situations.
- Eliminates visible joints, knows how to eliminate air bubbles, tapes are not blistered, switch and receptacle boxes are finished tight
- Install cornerbead, trim beads, reveal beads straight, plumb and on tight utilizing string lines, laser, square, or straight edge.
- Ability to work independently on job sites
- Coordination with GC and other subcontractors regarding project expectations
- Skill required to patch/repair existing drywall into likenew appearance
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Represents the company in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner.
- Must be able to comprehend basic instructions.
- Willingness to ask for help when needed.
- Must be ontime to jobsites.
- Read Tape Measure, knowledge of basic carpentry tools
- Basic Math Skills
- Ability to Learn and comprehend basic instructions
- Provides Own Transportation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Team OrientedCooperate with Ritsema field leaders in performing assigned tasks.
- Be willing to complete additional tasks as needed.
- Must be able to pass preemployment physical and drug screen. This position requires being able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly, bending, kneeing, and twisting. This position also requires that the employee provide, maintain, and replace their own hand tools. Power tools and specialty tools will be provided by the employer.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager.
About Ritsema Associates
We’ve built sound relationships based on our quality of craftsmanship and credibility. It is our dedication to our work and customers that has made us a leader in our industry and created a tradition we’re very proud of. Today, we have offices throughout MI, including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo & Traverse City. We invite you to build a relationship with the people of Ritsema Associates, people who are dedicated to integrity, professionalism and personal service. We work to make excellence a habit!
