Commercial Tile Installer: Precision & Craft

Ritsema; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) with company match

Tools provided

Uniforms

Training and development

Year-round work

EAP Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ritsema Associates in Traverse City, MI, seeks a skilled Tile Flooring Installer to support high-quality commercial flooring installations. You will install ceramic, porcelain, stone, mosaic tile and perform surface prep, ensuring durability and precise layout across varied projects.

Competitive hourly pay with 100% employee ownership, plus ongoing training and growth opportunities within a team focused on craftsmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven tile installation experience.
• Experience with ceramic/porcelain/stone tile products.
• Skilled in surface prep, waterproofing, and underlayment.
• Strong math and measurement reading abilities.
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship and safety.
• Provide and maintain personal hand tools (power and specialty tools provided).

Responsibilities

• Install various commercial tile systems including ceramic, porcelain, stone, mosaic, and specialty materials.
• Perform floor preparation tasks such as patching, leveling, waterproofing, crack isolation, and underlayment installation.
• Mix, apply, and work with thinset, grout, mortar beds, and specialty adhesives.
• Ensure installations meet company standards for layout, accuracy, and long-term durability.
• Execute precise layout work including straight-edge alignment, pattern matching, and complex cuts.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring correctness and cost-effective execution.
• Arrive on time and ready to work at assigned job sites.
• Follow instructions and communicate clearly with field leaders.
• Cooperate with team members and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Tile installation

Floor preparation

Measuring/Layout

Math skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Tools provided

Tools

Personal hand tools

Power tools

Specialty tools

Job description

Ritsema Associates in Traverse City, MI, seeks a skilled Tile Flooring Installer to support high-quality commercial flooring installations. You will install ceramic, porcelain, stone, mosaic tile and perform surface prep, ensuring durability and precise layout across varied projects.

Competitive hourly pay with 100% employee ownership, plus ongoing training and growth opportunities within a team focused on craftsmanship and safety.