O*NET-SOC 47-2081.00

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2016
Coordination2.B.1.b2.8807/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e2.8807/2016
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.8807/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d2.8807/2016
Time Management2.B.5.a2.8807/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6207/2016
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.6207/2016
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6207/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2016
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.6207/2016
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.43.507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.Core7007/2016
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.Core7107/2016
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.Core7107/2016
Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.Core7107/2016
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.Core6907/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.1211/2023
Artistic2.311/2023
Investigative1.9511/2023
Social1.1811/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.