Tilesetter

This Job has been imported from the National Job Bank. For more information please click the link to view the job on the National Job Bank.

View the full posting on

The National Job Bank

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

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
• 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
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification

Installation specialization

• Terrazzo tiles
• Marble tiles
• Ceramic tiles

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits