tile installer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled tile installers to join their team in Calgary. This role involves preparing surfaces, mixing adhesives, and expertly laying tiles to create stunning designs. Candidates should have a strong background in tile installation, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and enjoy working on-site to bring projects to life, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to high-quality installations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tile installation and surface preparation.
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and install tiles using various adhesives.
• Align, straighten, and cut tiles around obstacles.
• Estimate costs and materials for tile installation.

Skills

Tile installation

Surface preparation

Cost estimation

Use of hand and power tools

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand trowel

Power cutting tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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
• Prepare rough plans and sketches
• 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
• 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
• Install tile strips