Plasterer

Job Description • determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers • measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens • preparing corner beads and securing them in position • fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings • covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper • mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness • plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces • creating decorative textures in finishing coats • applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials More details about the position   • Location: Christchurch  • Permanent full-time • Positions for this job: 3 • Pay rate: $26.69--$29.66 per hour • Days required: 5-6 days/week • Hours per week: at least 30, maximum 55 hours/week The successful applicant must have one of the following: • Three years' work experience  • Good work attitude and good communication skills  • Quality workmanship and eye for detail • Strong dedication to health and workplace safety  • Strong ability to work independently