Ceramic Tile Finishers (Updated May 2009)

Three Rivers Construction Alliance; Addison, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare

Job summary

Three Rivers Construction Alliance in Addison, IL is seeking a Ceramic Tile Finisher for an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship lasts two years, with on-the-job training five days a week and required classroom sessions monthly.

Duties include grouting, cleaning, mixing mortars, unloading materials, covering floors, and removing waste related to tile installation. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, and pass aptitude, oral interview, and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must take and pass an aptitude test.
• Must take and pass an oral interview.
• Must take and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Tile finishers are responsible for grouting, cleaning and handling of all ceramic tile and/or other materials that are to be installed by ceramic tile layers.
• They are also responsible for mixing all mortars used in the installation of ceramic tile.
• Other duties include unloading materials, covering finished floors and the cleaning and removal of all waste and materials used in connection with the installation of ceramic tile.

Skills

Manual labor

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ceramic Tile Finisher (Updated January 2017)

Careers In Construction

Ceramic tile finishers are responsible for all grouting cleaning and handling of all ceramic tile and/or other materials that are to be installed by ceramic tile layers. They are also responsible for mixing all mortars used in the installation of ceramic tile. Other duties include unloading materials, covering finished floors and the cleaning and removal of all waste and materials used in connection with the installation of ceramic tile.

Length of Apprenticeship:

• Two (2) years.
• Apprentices begin by attending a mandatory, unpaid four-week pre-apprentice session.
• Apprentices receive on-the-job training five days a week.
• Apprentices also attend school for eight hours two days per month from September through May.

Wage Information:

0 to 500 hours of on-the-job training: 50% of journey workers wage

501 to 1000 hours of on-the-job training: 60% of journey workers wage

1001 to 1500 hours of on-the-job training: 65% of journey workers wage

1501 to 2000 hours of on-the-job training: 70% of journey workers wage

2001 to 2500 hours of on-the-job training: 75% of journey workers wage

2501 to 3000 hours of on-the-job training: 80% of journey workers wage

3001 to 3500 hours of on-the-job training: 85% of journey workers wage

3501 to 4000 hours of on-the-job training: 90% of journey workers wage

Benefits:

• Health and welfare, pension local and international, annuity

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must take and pass an aptitude test.
• Must take and pass an oral interview.
• Must take and pass a drug test.

Working Conditions:

Ceramic tile Finishers work both inside and out.

Abilities:

• Must be able to withstand working on your hands and knees for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects.

Work Experience:

Previous construction experience could be beneficial but is not necessary for acceptance.

Contact:

District Council Training Center
2140 Corporate Dr.
Addison, IL 60101
Phone: [phone]

Coordinator:

Gavin Collier

Three Rivers Construction Alliance | 233 Springfield Ave. | Joliet, IL 60435 | Phone: (877) 740-TRCA (8722) | Fax: [phone]