Tile Setter

A Great Place to Work and Grow!

We are looking for full-time Tile Setter to join our Sage Water team in San Diego California! We’re growing, and we’re looking for more great people to help us continue to grow!

Founded in 1988, Sage Water is the nation’s leading provider of turnkey plumbing and mechanical infrastructure solutions for condominium and apartment communities. We help diagnose and solve piping system problems with high levels of care and attention to detail—all while members remain in their homes.

Sage Water offers great pay with regular reviews and a commitment to career growth!

• Weekly piece-rate bonuses on top of a great base pay
• Great work schedule – no late nights, no weekends
• Paid time off and select paid holidays
• Zero premium quality health insurance for yourself
• Low premium quality health insurance for your family
• Low premium dental and vision insurance for you and your family
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company grant after 90 days
• Valuable on-the-job training

As a Tile Setter, you are a key member of a crew responsible for punch-out tile work in a fast-paced construction environment in an occupied residential high ‑ rise project. Our work is 100% turnkey – so once the old piping is replaced, our drywall, paint, carpentry, and tiling teams are responsible for every final touch, including general labor tasks as directed.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, precise, patient, production-oriented, and possesses a willingness to “do whatever it takes” to facilitate the completion of each unit.

This role is intended to be a full-time hourly position, based in San Diego, and reports to a Project Manager.

• Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, glass, and other tile materials on floors, walls, showers, tubs, back splashes, and countertops
• Perform layout, measuring, and cutting of tile to ensure accurate alignment and clean finishes
• Prepare surfaces for tile installation, including leveling, waterproofing, and applying underlayment or membranes
• Set tile using appropriate mortars, adhesives, spacers, and leveling systems
• Grout, caulk, seal, and clean tile surfaces to achieve a finished, professional appearance
• Complete punch-list items, including replacing cracked, chipped, or improperly set tiles; re-grouting, re-caulking, and adjusting tile transitions as needed
• Ensure all tile work meets design specifications, building codes, and quality standards
• Coordinate with supervisors and other trades to resolve outstanding items efficiently
• Perform minor touch-ups and adjustments required for final inspections, walkthroughs, and close-out
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas within occupied or near-completion units
• Meet project deadlines to support timely unit turnover and delivery
• Assist with the safe and timely movement of materials throughout the project
• Follow all company procedures, safety requirements, and job-site protocols
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and others
• Maintain a professional demeanor, ensuring minimal disruption to residents
• Identify and recommend process improvements, ensuring improved quality and deliverables

(This job posting is not intended as a complete list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this position.)

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of finish carpentry techniques and materials
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, punch lists, and specifications
• Proficient with hand and power tools relevant to tile setting
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as scheduled
• Strong work ethic and willingness to support various field tasks with a positive “no job is too big or too small” attitude
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken, with good communication skills
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 50-75 lbs, be capable of working at heights in high ‑ rise environments, and able to climb stairs and ladders

Will also have OSHA 10 certification; a high…