Taper (Union)

Organization: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 50

This covers all stocking and mixing of materials, all work involved in application by hand or automatic tools the embedding of tape-both paper and fiberglass, the application of skim coats over tape, detail work, nail spotting, application of outside corner guards and edge trim, filling corner guards and edge trim, finishing of angles, sanding, finishing and final check out to include punch list, the surface preparation and application of simulated acoustical spray, the preparation of surfaces to receive paint, wallpaper or textures on both new and re-do surfaces, the application of all textures or synthetic coatings systems-both interior and exterior, all masking and cleanup in connection with the above work, along with the erection and disassembling of scaffolding which support workers in performing the above.

Who Can Apply: Age 18+ with High school diploma or GED and Driver’s license. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the trade.