Ceiling installer jobs in Finland
Ceiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when space is needed between the dropped ceiling and the next floor - or specialise in one.
Ceiling installer – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 20.39 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 15.94 €/h |
| Top tenth | 28.09 €/h |
| Employees | 652 |
Ceiling installer - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Cover floors, ceiling, skirting boards and any other surfaces with various materials such as plastic or textile to keep them from being damaged or stained when performing construction or renovation work like painting or plastering.
Lay standard size ceiling tiles on prepared profiles separated from the original ceiling to leave space between the two.
Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
Seal the joints between panels of drywall. Fill the tapered edges of the panels with joint compound and press joint tape into the compound. Let dry and cover with one or several layers of joint compound, leaving time for each layer to dry and sanding lightly to obtain a smooth finish.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.
Attach ceiling tiles to an existing ceiling to mask imperfections, provide visual interest, or change the physical characteristics of the room.
Use brushes and rollers to apply a coat of paint to a prepared surface evenly and without leaving drops.
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble paint sprayers and other vehicle painting equipment.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Place sections of drywall against a surface. Put joists in place. Plan the amount of drywall necessary and the pattern they will be installed in to minimise the number of joints.
Ceiling installer - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Install elements made of wood and wood-based composite materials, such as doors, stairs, plinths, and ceiling frames. Assemble and affix the elements, taking care to prevent gaps. Inspect the work and notify the responsible person in case of problems.
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
Stretch a line covered in fine, non-staining chalk between two points and snap it against a surface to produce a straight line.
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Various types of ceiling, such as tile ceilings, coffer ceilings and drop ceilings, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, risks, and costs.
Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.
Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, or rely on friction to keep the material in place.
Fix a stretch ceiling to the installed profiles. Heat the room to temporarily increase the stretchability of the material. Take care to prevent wrinkles or uneven stresses.
Attach a pattern of beams with or without decorative elements to a ceiling to create a coffered ceiling. Finish according to plan.
Thoroughly mix different types of paint manually or mechanically. Start from basic paints or from powder and mix in water or chemicals. Check the consistency of the resulting mixture.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Use a T-brace or deadman to hold up one end of a structural element while installing or working on the other end.