Tilesetter

York Tile Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,914 - 58,272; Full time

Job summary

York Tile Solutions Inc. is looking for a Tile Setter for full-time, permanent employment in Toronto. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, setting tiles, and applying adhesives. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience in tile setting.

Ideal applicants are physically capable, detail-oriented, and team players. Safety equipment is required.

Work setting includes both commercial and residential projects.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in tile setting required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Proficient in using hand trowels and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix, apply and spread adhesives using hand trowel.
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings.

Skills

Tile setting

Attention to detail

Client focus

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Tools

Hand and power cutting tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Job details

• Location: 186 Rustic Rd North York, ON, M6L 1W1
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment: Full time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Job Bank #3562819

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Estimate costs and materialsMix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.