Tilesetter

Overview Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Residential
• Various locations

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
• Prepare rough plans and sketches
• 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
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking