Tilesetter

Gobind Granite Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Job summary

Gobind Granite Inc. is seeking a tile setter to work on-site in Edmonton. The role involves laying and finishing tile, cutting and fitting around obstacles, and installing marble and granite surfaces with attention to detail and teamwork.

Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 1–2 years of experience. The job is on-site only, with a demand for physical fitness and reliable transportation to the work site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in tile setting or related trades preferred.
• Ability to read basic plans and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
• Mix, apply and spread mortar and adhesives using hand tools
• Set tiles in place and press to secure them to the base
• Align and straighten tiles for even joints
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles using hand/power tools
• Pack grout into joints and remove excess grout
• Replace cracked tiles and maintain surfaces
• Install marble and granite surfaces as needed
• Install tile strips and finish edges

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Noisy

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
• Install tile strips

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Basic security clearance

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking