Drywall Installer Jobs in California

A Drywall Installer, also known as a Drywall Finisher or Taper, is a crucial professional in the construction industry. Their primary responsibility is to install wallboards to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. This involves measuring, cutting, and fitting large panels of drywall, securing them in place, and smoothing out imperfections with tape and compound to create a seamless surface. They may also apply texturing and create decorative effects to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the walls.

Essential skills for a Drywall Installer include physical stamina, manual dexterity, ability to read and interpret blueprints, competence in using hand and power tools, and an understanding of construction methods and building codes. Certification may not be required; however, a high school diploma or equivalent is often necessary, and some installers may complete apprenticeships or vocational training. Prior to becoming a Drywall Installer, individuals may have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Carpenter's Helper, or Plasterer.

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Skilled Tradesman - Drywaller

  • Tustin, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Tustin, CA
  • 22 days ago

Caulks, putties, cements, and plasters holes and cracks, as needed. Prepares wall and surfaces for painting. Assists in keeping worksites clean and safe....

Ceiling grid / drywall patch

  • Riverside, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Need part of a ceiling grid fixed and hole patched paying cash must bring supplies needed. RESPOND WITH CELL NUMBER. 2163 S Riverside Ave Colton, CA 92324 United States

Looking for interior painter and drywall finisher - Jobsite in Homewood

  • Tahoe City, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tahoe City, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Drywall finisher: Skim coat two bathrooms where wallpaper was removed. post id: ... updated: [ ]...

Forklift And Drywall Expert

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Forklift And Drywall Expert PeopleReady of Fresno, CA is now hiring Forklift And Drywall Experts! As a Forklift And Drywall Expert, you will move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment....

Drywall finisher

  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago

Drywall finisher compensation: $25-$30 hr employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Apprentice Looking for skilled craftsman who are capable of doing drywall finishing....

Drywall finisher

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day ago

Drywall finisher compensation: $25-$30 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Apprentice Looking for skilled craftsman who are capable of doing drywall finishing, Full time work available...

Drywall, Tape, Mud & Sand For Finish Level 5

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

un Drywall, Tape, Mud & Sand For Finish Level 5 (Los Angeles) compensation: Rate offered: $30 per hour, $240 per day....

Journeyman, Sheetrock finisher

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Journeyman, Sheetrock finisher (san jose south) Homeowner, Contractor compensation: $50-60 employment type: job title: Journeyman concrete finisher Looking for journeyman Sheetrock finisher....

Framers - Drywall Expert -Gen labor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Framers - $25-$30 per hour depending on experience. Drywall Hangers and Mudders - $20-$25 depending on experience level....

Drywall patch Master Hemet

  • Hemet, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hemet, CA
  • 3 days ago

The patch Master is back..I'm providing drywall services for the surrounding areas..fallbrook. Lake Elsinore temecula.. inland empire....

Drywall/Framing Ayudante

  • Northridge, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Northridge, CA
  • 3 days ago

Somos una compania de construccion, buscando ayudantes que sepan installar drywall, y saber un poco de framing....

Drywall / sheetrock installers for small project

  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago

un Drywall / sheetrock installers for small project (napa county) compensation: $25 an hour I'm looking for 2 drywall installers to help my foreman with install. 2-3 day project in Napa....

Accepting Bids on STUCCO, DRYWALL & ROOFING on 2 new houses

  • Corona, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 3 days ago

Building 2 houses and accepting Bids on stucco, drywall & roofing....

Shower Install / Drywall Needed

  • Vista, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 4 days ago

shower install / drywall needed compensation: $40 / hour Looking for an experienced installer for a straightforward bathroom project: Hang/finish drywall Install shower pan Install wall surround Must...

Painter /Drywaller & Handyman

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 days ago

Painter/ Drywaller & handyman Employment type: full-time You will be working with a Construction/ Remodeling company located in orange county We need a: Painter /Drywaller & Handyman very...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Drywall Installer Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Drywall Installers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Some College
3.8%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Drywall Installers in California
1-2 years
42.1%
4-6 years
15.9%
None
12.5%
2-4 years
11.5%
Less than 1 year
7.2%
8-10 years
5.7%
6-8 years
5.1%


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