Tilesetter

Kibbi; Victoria; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Victoria, BC is seeking a tile installer to prepare surfaces, lay and align tiles, and create decorative mosaic designs for residential and commercial projects.

You will cut and fit tiles around obstacles, pack grout into joints, replace cracked tiles and maintain clean, accurate work while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role rewards accuracy, steady hands, and teamwork; experience with marble, granite and terra surfaces is valuable.

Qualifications

• Experience in tile installation and mosaic tiling.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and align tiles.
• Criminal record check may be required.

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
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Estimate costs and materials
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power cutting tools

Job description

Education:

Expérience:

EDUCATION

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for position (English or French)?

EXPERIENCE

• Experience an asset

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week