May 10, 2024

Tilesetter

$35.00 hourly
Full time Construction & Trades

Job Description

Bal Living Solutions is looking to hire a tilesetter! This is a full-time, permanent position that will start as soon as possible. Please read the required skills/experience below in order determine if you're eligible to apply for the job. We're thrilled to have you on our team!

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Prepare tenders and quotations
  • Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
  • Instruct apprentices
  • Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
  • Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
  • Supervise other workers
  • Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
  • Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
  • Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
  • Install tile strips
  • Supervise one to two people

Skill Requirement

  • Education
    • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Work Experience
    • 1 to 2 years as a tilesetter
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
    • Physically demanding
    • Handling heavy loads
    • Bending, crouching, kneeling
    • Ability to distinguish between colours
    • Attention to detail
    • Hand-eye co-ordination
    • Large workload
    • Overtime required
  • Personal suitability
    • Accurate
    • Client focus
    • Dependability
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Excellent written communication
    • Judgement
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Hardworking

Additional Information

  • Language of work
    • English
  • Location of Work
    • On the road job - work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required.
  • Possess own tools/equipment
    • Safety equipment/gear
    • Steel-toed safety boots
    • Hard hat
    • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Valid driver's license

Benefits

  • Health benefits
    • Disability benefits
  • Financial benefits
    • Gasoline paid
    • Gratuities
  • Other benefits
    • Other benefits
    • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
    • Transportation provided by employer

*The following security and safety measures need to be completed in order to be hired for this position:

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check

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