Wall and Floor Tiler

XUAN XUAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

XUAN XUAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking skilled tile technicians for on-site roles in Singapore. You will lay and align tiles, calculate layouts from blueprints, and cut tiles to fit around obstacles with power and hand tools.

Responsibilities include finishing joints, applying mortar, and ensuring a clean grout line. Prior tiling experience in construction is preferred; candidates must perform precise measurements on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to align and straighten tiles using levels and straightedges.
• Experience determining layouts to achieve desired tile patterns.
• Skill in cutting tiles to fit around obstacles and in irregular spaces.

Responsibilities

• Align and straighten tiles using levels and straightedges.
• Determine layout to achieve intended pattern.
• Cut and shape tiles to fit obstacles and corners.
• Finish joints and wipe excess grout with damp sponge.
• Apply mortar to tile back and position tile with a trowel handle.
• Prepare surfaces and bed for tiles with cement or mortar.

Skills

Tile installation

Layout planning

Grout finishing

Blueprint measurement

Tools

Tile cutter

Power cutter

Trowel

Job description

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