tilesetter

York Tile Solutions Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A tile installation company in Toronto is looking for a skilled tile setter to prepare surfaces, mix materials, and install tiles for various projects. The role requires a secondary school diploma, 1-2 years of experience, and physical endurance. Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and client focus. Join our team and contribute to beautiful tile designs.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience expected.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Mix, apply and spread mortar using hand trowel.
• Set tiles in place and ensure they are properly aligned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand and power cutting tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses / goggles

Job description

Education :

Expérience :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• 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 materials
• Mix, 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 co-ordination

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week