Full-Time
Tilesetter
Posted on Oct 19
Bost Tile Ltd
St. Catharines, ON
Personal Suitability
Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability
Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence
Work Site Environment Odours; Dusty
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles
Security and Safety Driver's validity licence check
Work Setting Residential; Industrial; Commercial
Additional Skills
Supervise other workers; Prepare rough plans and sketches; Instruct apprentices
Specific Skills
Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base; Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles; Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered; Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite; Align and straighten tiles; Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel; Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools; Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout; Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets; Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs; Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces; Install tile strips
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Education
Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience
Languages English
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