tilesetter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
• Align and straighten tiles
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Install tile strips
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
• Read and interpret work orders

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan