WALL AND FLOOR TILER

JINYI CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JINYI CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced tiler to install ceramic or stone tiles across projects. The role focuses on aligning, cutting, and fixing tiles to create precise patterns and durable surfaces.

The candidate will work with levels, straightedges, trowels, brushes and sponges to finish joints, wipe grout, and ensure surfaces are plumb and true. This position requires hands-on skills on site and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges.
• Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
• Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
• Prepare cost and labor estimates based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
• Level concrete and allow to dry.
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat onto a metal screed

Tools

Levels

Straightedges

Hand cutting tools

Power cutting tools

Trowel

Brush

Screed

Damp sponge

Job description

• 1) Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges.
• 2)Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
• 3)Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• 4)Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
• 5)Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• 6)Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
• 7)Prepare cost and labor estimates based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
• 8)Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
• 9)Level concrete and allow to dry.
• 10)Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
• 11)Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat onto a metal scree