Tile Flooring Installer

Herb Ritsema Co.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

401(k) with match

Tools provided

Uniforms

Training & development

Year-round work

EAP/Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ritsema Associates is seeking a skilled Tile Flooring Installer to support high-quality flooring installations on commercial projects. The installer will prepare surfaces, install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and specialty materials, and ensure accuracy and safety on site.

You will work with a range of tools, read measurements precisely, and maintain professionalism while meeting company standards for durability and long-term performance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with flooring tools and installation techniques.
• Experience with tile cutting, setting, grouting, and finishing.
• Basic knowledge of substrate leveling, waterproofing, and surface preparation.
• Strong math skills and ability to read measurements accurately.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and professional in demeanor.
• Must 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.
• Prepare surfaces by 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.
• Represent the company in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner.
• Maintain a productive workflow with minimal downtime.
• Inspect completed work and report any issues to the Foreman or Superintendent.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and jobsite conditions.
• Follow all jobsite safety protocols and company safety standards.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support project success.

Skills

Tile installation

Tile cutting

Grouting

Floor prep

Measuring/math

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Leveling tools

Wet saw

Trowels

Job description

Ritsema Associates has been a pillar of excellence in the construction industry since 1955. With a legacy built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we have consistently set the benchmark for craftsmanship in commercial interiors construction. We’re proud to be 100% employee owned as well as recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Ritsema Associates offers the following benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match
• Power and specialty tools provided
• Company provided uniforms
• Company paid training and development
• Year-round work
• Employee assistance program (EAP) Referral Bonuses

Training and Growth

At Ritsema, we invest in developing skilled professionals who take pride in their craft. Our teams receive high‑quality training designed to build competence, confidence, and long‑term career growth. Training is delivered through a mix of on‑the‑job instruction, hands‑on workshops, and structured learning with our industry partners. If you’re ready to grow your skills, take on new challenges, and become one of the best in the commercial interiors industry, Ritsema is the place to do it.

Compensation : $25 – $30 per hour.

Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Tile Flooring Installer to support high‑quality flooring installations across a variety of commercial projects. The Tile Flooring Installer is responsible for installing multiple flooring types, preparing surfaces, ensuring accuracy and durability, and maintaining a safe and professional jobsite environment.

Key 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
• Represent the company in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner
• Maintain a productive workflow with minimal downtime
• Inspect completed work and report any issues to the Field Leader or Superintendent
• Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest solutions
• Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and jobsite conditions
• Follow all jobsite safety protocols and company safety standards
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support project success

Qualifications

• Proficiency with flooring tools, materials, and installation techniques
• Experience with tile cutting, setting, grouting, and finishing
• Basic knowledge of substrate leveling, waterproofing, and surface preparation
• Strong math skills and ability to read measurements accurately
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and professional in demeanor
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools (power and specialty tools provided)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly
• Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, and ladder climbing
• Comfortable working at heights and in various weather conditions
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Travel Requirements

• Reliable transportation required to travel between job sites

Reports To: Foreman

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job‑related duties required by the manager.

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