Tile Helper- Entry Level

Aerotek; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an entry-level Tile Helper to support tile installations by transporting materials and preparing work areas. The role includes mixing thin-set mortar, grout work, and site cleanup, with a structured three-year apprenticeship guiding advancement toward journeyman status.

Initial duties involve grunt work and material handling, with eventual progression to installer through training. Monday–Friday work with some Saturday coverage, onsite only, pay $18–$20/hr.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of construction-related experience.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Able to lift 75 lbs and carry up and down stairs.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.
• Proficient reading a tape measure.
• Teachability and a positive attitude are required.
• Prior tile work experience is advantageous and may affect pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tile installations by transporting materials and laying them out.
• Mix thin-set mortar and perform grout work.
• Clean up job sites after installations are complete.
• Engage in grunt work including hauling and other tasks.
• Participate in a three-year apprenticeship to progress toward journeyman level.

Skills

6 months construction experience

Attention to detail

Lift 75lbs

Travel overnight

Tape measure reading

Teachability

Tile work advantageous

Job description

Tile Helper- Entry Level

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Pay: $18-$20/hour

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 4:30 pm

This is an entry-level position where candidates will assist in tile installations by helping installers bring in materials, lay materials, and clean up after jobs are completed. Initially, the role involves supporting tasks such as mixing, moving tiles, and performing grout work. Over time, the candidate will be trained to become an installer through a three-year apprenticeship program, ultimately progressing to a journeyman level.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in tile installations by transporting materials and laying them out.
• Mix thin set and perform grout work.
• Clean up job sites after installations are complete.
• Engage in grunt work including hauling and detailed tasks.
• Participate in a three-year apprenticeship to advance towards journeyman level.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 6 months construction-related experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 75lbs and carry up and down stairs.
• Willingness to travel out of town with overnight stays.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.
• Teachability and a positive attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior experience in tile work is advantageous and may result in higher pay.

Why Work Here?

Employees are offered a structured career path with a three-year apprenticeship leading to a journeyman level, which comes with significant pay increases. The company is committed to investing in its workforce, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment:

The work environment is dynamic and involves both commercial and residential tile installations. The company operates as a tile distributor and collaborates with various construction industry clients. Working hours are from 7:30am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:30pm, with additional coverage every other Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Employees rotate to ensure coverage during these hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.