tile installer

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver seeks a tile setter responsible for laying tiles and ensuring their proper placement. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is physically demanding, requiring attention to detail and effective teamwork. This position is on site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix and apply adhesives.
• Set tiles and apply pressure to affix them.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles.
• Pack grout and remove excess.
• Replace cracked or damaged tiles.

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.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player