Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Drywall Installer to hang, finish, and texture drywall in homes across the Coachella Valley.

Drywall Installer - Coachella Valley

This is a full-time field position for a drywall installer who already knows the trade end to end, from hanging sheets through taping, mudding, and final texture. Coachella Valley work covers new construction, additions, remodels, water damage restoration, and patch and repair jobs on existing homes. Installers who thrive here hang flat, tape straight, mud clean, and match texture well enough that the repair disappears. Pay is competitive and based on experience and specialties.

Position at a Glance

Minimum Experience

5+ Years

Residential drywall installation and finishing

Location

Coachella Valley

Residential job sites across the region

Schedule

Full-Time

Standard day shifts, occasional overtime

Physical Requirement

Lift 75 lbs

Overhead work, lifting sheets, extended standing

What You Will Do

Core Responsibilities

Measure and cut Measure walls and ceilings, cut drywall sheets to fit around openings, outlets, and fixtures, and minimize waste.

Hang sheets Hang drywall sheets on walls and ceilings with proper fastener spacing, tight seams, and minimal butt joints.

Tape and mud Apply tape and multiple coats of joint compound on seams, corners, and fastener heads for a clean, flat finish.

Sand and prep Sand between coats and after final coat to produce a clean, dust-free surface ready for texture or paint.

Texture Apply knockdown, orange peel, smooth, skip trowel, and other finishes to match surrounding surfaces on patches or deliver fresh texture on new work.

Patch and repair Cut out and replace damaged drywall sections, repair water damage, and blend patches into existing texture so the repair disappears.

Site safety and communication Maintain a clean, safe job site, contain dust, and communicate professionally with leads, other trades, and homeowners.

Drywall Work You Will Do

Experience across the full drywall scope is helpful and in most cases required. Water damage repair, texture matching, and patch work on existing homes are the highest-volume jobs across our Coachella Valley projects.

Drywall Scopes We Install, Repair, and Replace

Hanging Drywall Standard 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch sheets on walls, ceilings, and soffits with proper fastener patterns, tight seams, and minimal butt joints.

Taping and Mudding Seam tape, corner bead, and multiple compound coats applied clean and flat for a professional finish.

Texturing Knockdown, orange peel, smooth, skip trowel, and custom textures sprayed or hand-applied to match existing surfaces.

Water Damage Repair Cut out water-damaged drywall, confirm the substrate behind is dry, and replace with matched material and finish texture.

Patch and Repair Small to large drywall patches, nail pops, cracks, and holes from removed fixtures, blended so the repair is invisible.

Ceilings and Soffits Ceiling drywall and soffit installation and repair, including smooth finish ceilings where any imperfection shows.

Corner Bead and Trim Metal and paper-faced corner bead, archways, bullnose corners, and J-bead at transitions.

Prep for Paint Final sand, clean, and prime as required so the painter can go straight to finish coats.

Texture matching and water damage repair stands out. Verifiable experience in these areas significantly strengthens your application.

What We Require From You

Minimum 5 years of residential drywall installation and finishing experience. Hard minimum.
Hands-on experience across hanging, taping, mudding, and texturing, with preference for candidates who have done water damage repair and patch work.
Ability to match existing textures including knockdown, orange peel, smooth, and skip trowel on patch and repair jobs.
Solid understanding of drywall materials, joint compounds, corner bead options, and proper fastener spacing for residential work.
Physical stamina to lift 75 lbs, handle overhead ceiling work, and spend extended time standing and on ladders.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites across the valley.
Professional communication with leads, other trades, and homeowners.

What Sets Strong Applicants Apart

Strong texture matching ability, especially blending patches into existing knockdown and skip trowel finishes.
Level 5 finish experience on high-end residential work where smooth ceilings and accent walls show any imperfection.
Water damage restoration experience, including working alongside mitigation teams after leaks.
Automatic taping tool experience (banjo, bazooka, or flat boxes) for production hanging and finishing.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Experience running a small crew or acting as a lead finisher on residential jobs.

How to Apply for This Role

Send a resume or work history listing the drywall scopes you have worked on and approximate years on each. Include any certifications and references from prior drywall employers. Apply Here.

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Current Job Openings

Truly Tough Contractors and its trade divisions are actively hiring across the Coachella Valley. Select a role below to view the full posting.

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Company Name & Location:

Truly Tough Drywall

180 W Oasis Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Employment Type

Full-Time

Date Posted

April 18, 2026

This is an ongoing position with no set closing date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pay

$20 — $30

Hourly pay (USD), paid weekly. Compensation is based on experience. Overtime may be available during peak season.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and brief work history. Apply Here

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