Drywall tapers and finishers are skilled workers in the building and construction trades. They apply tape over drywall seams and apply additional coats of drywall compound to provide smooth or textured surfaces. Most of the work is on new residential and commercial buildings. The craft requires standing, reaching, upper body strength and occasionally working on scaffold.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have an Arizona driver's license

• Must have own transportation

• 2 Year on-the-job training program

• Related classroom instruction

• Starting wage 50% of journeyman rate

• Pay increases every 1,000 hours on the job

• Medical and pensions benefits

• Proof of age

• Driver's license

Applications are accepted weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Phoenix Drywall Tapers & Finishers

Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

1841 North 24th Street, Suite 2

Phoenix, Arizona 85008

(602) 244-0768

E-mail paintersap@AOL.com