tilesetter

Armstrong Home Renovations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home renovation company in Calgary is looking for a Tile Setter who will prepare surfaces, mix mortar, set and align tiles, and ensure quality finishes. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and reliability, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role. Opportunity to work on-site only, with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in tile setting.
• Experience in physically demanding tasks and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix, apply, and spread mortar and adhesives.
• Set and align tiles accurately.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Accurate

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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
• 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
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking