Tile Mason

2coms; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Sharjah is looking for an experienced Tile Mason to handle installation and maintenance of tile surfaces. Responsibilities include surface preparation, tile layout and design, installation, grouting, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in tile masonry. This position offers good salary, accommodations, transport by the company, and a duty of 8 hours plus additional overtime.

Benefits

Good salary

Accommodation and transport by company

8 hours duty plus 2 hours overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tile masonry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for tiling by cleaning and leveling.
• Measuring and marking surfaces for accurate tile layout.
• Setting and aligning tiles based on design specifications.
• Applying grout and sealing surface edges and joints.
• Cutting and shaping tiles for fitting into spaces.
• Maintaining and repairing existing tile work.

Skills

Tile installation

Surface preparation

Grouting and finishing

Material handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Tile Mason responsibilities include surface preparation, tile layout and design, installation, grouting and finishing, material handling, maintenance and repair, safety and compliance, and customer interaction where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation:
  • Ensuring the surface area is clean and level for tiling.
  • Applying mortar cement or adhesives to facilitate proper tile bonding.
• Tile Layout and Design:
  • Measuring and marking surfaces for accurate tile placement.
  • Cutting tiles to fit around obstacles and into irregular spaces using hand and power tools.
  • Aligning tiles and patterns according to design specifications.
• Installation:
  • Setting tiles in place with proper alignment and spacing.
  • Tapping tiles into place to ensure adhesion and even surface.
  • Using spacers for uniform grout lines.
• Grouting and Finishing:
  • Applying grout between tiles and wiping off excess.
  • Sealing surfaces edges and joints as necessary.
  • Polishing and cleaning finished work.
• Material Handling:
  • Selecting and mixing appropriate tile adhesive or mortar.
  • Cutting and shaping tiles as needed for corners, curves and other non-standard areas.
• Maintenance and Repair:
  • Removing and replacing broken or damaged tiles.
  • Re-grouting and resealing tiles to maintain surface integrity.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Adhering to safety guidelines and wearing protective gear.
  • Ensuring work complies with building codes and customer specifications.
• Customer Interaction (if applicable):
  • Discussing project requirements and progress with clients or supervisors.
  • Offering suggestions on tile selection patterns or layout.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tile masonry.

Benefits

• Good Salary
• DUTY: 8 Hours plus 2 Hours of daily overtime
• Accommodation and Transport by Company