Drywall Taper and Finisher

Skillforce•Charlottesville, VA

8d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is hiring a Drywall Taper and Finisher for ongoing project work on a new multifamily student housing project in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role involves taping and finishing drywall in new student housing units. Pay is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on drywall finishing experience. Employment is W-2, with weekly pay by direct deposit. Per diem is offered for traveling finishers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 AM, with overtime available as the project requires. This is an immediate opening.

Requirements

At least two years of drywall taping and finishing experience.
Must bring own drywall finishing hand tools and personal protective equipment.
Ability to work through units independently and finish walls to a paint-ready standard.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Residential or commercial finishing experience; both are welcome.

Responsibilities

Tape, mud, and sand drywall joints, inside corners, and fastener heads in new apartment units.
Install and finish corner bead to make outside corners straight and clean.
Apply finish coats and feather edges to produce a smooth, paint-ready surface.
Repair dings, cracks, and damaged areas identified during unit walkthroughs and punch lists.
Inspect walls and ceilings under light and correct ridges, edges, and flashing before painting.
Coordinate with the superintendent, painters, and other trades so units close out on schedule.
Follow jobsite safety and dust-control procedures and keep finished areas clean and protected.