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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