School District Floor Tile Technician

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Floor Tile Mechanic for full-time, on-site work. Starting immediately, you will install and maintain a variety of flooring surfaces, following safety standards and district specifications to ensure durable, safe floors for students and staff.

The role requires 3 years of tile experience, ability to read blueprints, and cooperation with facilities teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial flooring or tile installation.
• Proficiency with tile-setting tools and materials.
• Ability to read floor plans, blueprints, and layout diagrams.
• Knowledge of relevant safety and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Install ceramic tile, porcelain, VCT, LVT, and rubber flooring.
• Remove damaged or worn flooring and prepare surfaces for new installations.
• Perform subfloor repair and leveling as required.
• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles using hand and power tools.
• Apply adhesives and grouts, and finish joints properly.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas during and after work.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions to layout patterns.
• Maintain inventory of flooring materials and tools.
• Ensure compliance with district safety and ADA accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with custodial, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry teams for integrated facility needs.
• Respond to emergency flooring repair requests.
• Inspecting and diagnosing floor damage; asbestos tile handling if certified
• Replacing or patching sections of floor
• Coordinating with outside vendors for large-scale floor replacement projects
• Locates and reports any problem areas to director of school plant and/or risk management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Asbestos safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tile-setting tools

Job description

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Floor Tile Mechanic for full-time, on-site work. Starting immediately, you will install and maintain a variety of flooring surfaces, following safety standards and district specifications to ensure durable, safe floors for students and staff.

The role requires 3 years of tile experience, ability to read blueprints, and cooperation with facilities teams.