Am I Suited For This Job?

Plasterers, Drywall Installers & Finishers should:

• be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
• work well with your hands
• have good vision and spatial perception
• have good hand-eye coordination
• have good eye for detail; artistic ability can be an asset
• have good math skills
• be comfortable working at heights from ladders or scaffolding

Plasterers may work either indoors or outdoors, and may also work at heights using ladders or scaffolding. Drywall installers and lathers usually work indoors, and may use ladders or scaffolding. Many drywall tapers work on stilts, and face a risk of injury from falls. Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers may work in confined spaces and be exposed to dust and debris.

Sources: Career Cruising database (Profiles for Plasterer and Drywaller), WorkBC Career Profiles, Careers in Construction