Tile Regrouting & Polishing Specialist

Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract payments

Consistent and on-time payments

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago is seeking a skilled Tile Regrouting & Polishing Specialist to work on residential and light commercial projects across Chicago. You will regrout, clean, and polish tile, with sealant applications and tile repairs as needed, on a subcontractor basis.

This 1099 role emphasizes craftsmanship, punctuality, and consistent project flow, with prompt payment and opportunities for ongoing work in occupied homes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tile and grout experience.
• Own tools, vehicle, and materials knowledge.
• General liability insurance (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work cleanly in occupied homes.
• Reliable communication and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace old grout on floors, walls, and showers.
• Deep clean and polish tile surfaces (porcelain, ceramic, stone, marble).
• Apply grout color seal or clear sealant.
• Repair chipped or missing tiles as needed.
• Caulk and finish seams around tubs, sinks, and tile edges.
• Communicate professionally with customers and project manager.

Skills

Tile/grout experience

Communication skills

Punctual and reliable

Tools

Own tools & vehicle

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Title:

Tile Regrouting & Polishing Specialist

Job Description:

We're looking for a skilled and reliable Tile Regrouting & Polishing Specialist to join our growing network of subcontractors. You'll work on residential and light commercial projects across the city, helping homeowners refresh and restore their tile floors, showers, backsplashes, and grout lines.

This is 1099 subcontractor work - ideal for someone who takes pride in detailed craftsmanship, is punctual, and wants consistent jobs with prompt payment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove and replace old grout (floors, walls, showers, etc.)
• Deep clean and polish tile surfaces (porcelain, ceramic, stone, marble)
• Apply grout color seal or clear sealant
• Repair chipped or missing tiles as needed
• Caulk and finish seams around tubs, sinks, and tile edges
• Communicate professionally with customers and project manager

Insurance Requirements:

• Installers will be required to possess errors and omissions insurance no less than $2 million dollars.
• Installers will maintain insurance coverage that extends to its employees or any third parties in compliance with standard industry practice of no less than $500,000 bodily injury and $1,000,000 property damage.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of tile/grout experience
• Your own tools, vehicle, and materials knowledge
• General liability insurance (or willing to get it)
• Ability to work cleanly in occupied homes
• Reliable communication and follow-through

Benefits:

• Competitive contract payments.
• Consistent and on-time payments awarded at completion of installation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Supportive team environment.

About Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago:

Floor Coverings International provides a rave-worthy experience in flooring. Knowledgeable local teams of trusted experts own the process from start to finish. We offer thousands of possibilities from our Mobile Flooring Showroom, give honest advice without high-pressure sales tactics, and provide experienced installers to make the whole experience exceptional from start to finish. In short, we aren't happy until our customers are happy. That's earned us an average of 4.9 stars in reviews across 400,000+ customers, and made us one of the highest-rated flooring companies in North America.

Flooring installers are the front line of Floor Coverings International, executing on our quality and craftsmanship at each job. Our install teams leave the lasting impression that determines our success. We respect the customer and their home, we deliver what we promise, and we clean up.