Large Format Tile Installation Helper

Floform; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Per diem

Medical, RX, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Floform in Boise, ID is hiring a Large Format Tile Installation Helper to support residential and commercial projects. The role requires regular regional travel and staying out of town up to a week at a time, assisting lead installers with material handling, surface prep, and cutting.

You bring dependability, physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs, and a valid driver's license; prior construction or tile setting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel regionally and stay out of town up to a week.
• Physical capability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Prior construction, masonry, demolition, or tile setting is preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Staging: Safely transport, lift, and maneuver panels and slabs.
• Travel & Site Readiness: Travel regularly with the team to regional job sites.
• Surface Preparation: Prep subfloors, backer boards, and walls to flatness tolerances.
• Adhesive & Mortar Prep: Mix large-format mortars to exact consistency.
• Cutting & Fabrication Support: Assist with scoring, cutting, and drilling oversized tile.
• Installation Assistance: Help lift, position, place, and embed panels.
• Site Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain safe, clean workspace per OSHA.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Physical stamina

Dependability

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Title: Large Format Tile Installation Helper

Location: Boise, ID (Requires regional travel)
Position Type: Full-Time, Residential & Commercial Projects
Company: FLOFORM Countertops

Elevate Your Career with an Industry Leader

Established in 1961, FLOFORM Countertops has spent over 60 years perfecting the art of premium surfaces. As one of North America’s Best Managed Companies, we manufacture, sell, and install more than 20,000 premium surface solutions annually across 16 branches.

At FLOFORM Countertops, we reward individuals who share our mission:

“To consistently provide our customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Large Format Tile Installation Helper to join our Boise, ID branch. This dynamic role services both high-end residential projects and large-scale commercial job sites. Because our reputation for excellence extends throughout the region, this position requires regular travel, including staying out of town for up to a week at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Staging: Safely transport, lift, and maneuver fragile, oversized large-format porcelain panels and heavy stone slabs using specialized suction cup frames and rigging.
• Travel & Site Readiness: Travel regularly with the installation team to regional job sites, staying out of town for a week at a time.
• Surface Preparation: Prep subfloors, backer boards, and vertical walls to precise flatness tolerances using mechanical leveling systems and waterproofing elements.
• Adhesive & Mortar Prep: Mix large-format specific thin-set mortars to the exact consistency required for massive heavy panels.
• Cutting & Fabrication Support: Assist lead installers in scoring, cutting, and drilling oversized tile using rail cutters, grinders, and specialized wet saws.
• Installation Assistance: Collaborate actively to lift, position, place, and embed panels, ensuring 100% mortar coverage and eliminating air pockets.
• Site Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace while strictly following OSHA standards and corporate safety protocols.

What You Bring

• Travel Flexibility: Absolute willingness and ability to travel regionally and stay out of town for up to a week at a time.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods handling heavy, awkward materials.
• Experience: Prior experience in construction, masonry, demolition, or tile setting is highly preferred, but we will train the right motivated individual.
• Dependability: A strong work ethic, punctuality, and a team-first attitude.
• Valid Driver’s License: A clean driving record is preferred for company travel.

Why FLOFORM?

• Competitive wage: $25/hr - $35/hr D.O.E. plus per diem
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial Security: Opportunity to participate in the company 401(k) retirement plan.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance, plus a company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Accounts: Medical and Dependent FSA plans.
• Great Culture: Paid Time Off (PTO) and a positive, fun, and supportive work environment.
• Inclusion: FLOFORM Countertops is an Equal Opportunity Employer.