tile fitter

Government of Canada; Edwards; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Ontario is seeking a skilled tile setter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply mortar, and set tiles. The role requires physical strength, attention to detail, and a completed secondary education. Candidates should expect to work on-site without remote options, handling heavy materials and engaging in physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix, apply and spread mortar and other adhesives.
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them.
• Align and straighten tiles.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Estimate costs and materials
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Hardworking