Free drywall installer job description template
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Drywall Installer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Drywall Installer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Drywall Installer who hangs, tapes, finishes and sands drywall to a smooth, paint-ready surface. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Measure, mark and cut drywall panels according to design plans
- Fasten panels and tiles to support structures
- Patch, trim and smooth rough spots and edges
- Apply tape and sealing compound to cover joints between wallboards
- Add coats of sealing compound to create an even surface
- Sand all joints and holes for a smooth, seamless finish
What you need
- Drywall experience [or willingness to start as a helper]
- Able to lift [weight], climb ladders and work on stilts if needed
- Own [hand tools]
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have
- Finishing experience
- Experience with [new construction or remodels]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Smooth Finish Drywall, a five-person drywall contractor.
Smooth Finish Drywall is hiring a Drywall Hanger and Finisher for residential jobs (Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. start). You'll hang, tape, mud and sand with a two-person crew. We provide the truck, scaffolding and sanders.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a drywall installer does
A drywall installer hangs, tapes, finishes and sands drywall to a smooth, paint-ready surface. Typical duties include:
- Measure, mark and cut drywall panels according to design plans
- Fasten panels and tiles to support structures
- Patch, trim and smooth rough spots and edges
- Apply tape and sealing compound to cover joints between wallboards
- Add coats of sealing compound to create an even surface
- Sand all joints and holes for a smooth, seamless finish
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says drywall installers typically need no formal credential and learn through moderate-term on-the-job training of up to 12 months.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training, up to 12 months.
How much does a drywall installer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should I pay drywall crews by the hour or by the piece?
Both are common. Piece rates reward speed but can hurt quality, and wage rules apply either way. Check with your state labor department and a tax professional before deciding.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.