Tile Flooring Installer — Growth, Training & Year‑Round Work

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 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.