Tile Setter

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED in Orland Park, IL is seeking a full-time Tile Setter for a hybrid role. You will prepare surfaces, cut and install tile, apply adhesives and grout, and ensure precise layouts on residential projects.

Work closely with project managers, maintain tools, follow safety guidelines, and review finished work for quality. Some planning and documentation may be done from home.

Qualifications

• Experience with ceramic and marble tile installation.
• Ability to read measurements and basic drawings.
• Experience creating mosaics and decorative tile patterns.
• Residential/remodeling focus and interior finishes.
• Able to lift materials and operate hand/power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, leveling, and measuring areas for tiling.
• Cut and install tile, mix and apply adhesives and grout, finish edges and transitions.
• Collaborate with project managers and construction team members.
• Maintain tools and equipment; follow safety standards.
• Inspect completed work for quality and durability.

Skills

Tile installation

Ceramic & marble

Mosaics & decorative patterns

Read drawings & measurements

Safe tool use

Education

Vocational training or apprenticeship in tiling

Job description

Company Description

MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED is a construction and remodeling company based in Orland Park, Illinois, serving residential and light commercial clients in the surrounding area. The company focuses on quality craftsmanship, detail-oriented work, and reliable project delivery. Team members work on a variety of renovation and building projects, providing opportunities to develop skills across different aspects of construction. MAKA HOMES INCORPORATED values safety, professionalism, and respectful collaboration on every job site.

Role Description

This full-time Tile Setter role is a hybrid position based in Orland Park, IL, with most work performed on local job sites and some tasks, such as planning or documentation, completed from home. The Tile Setter will prepare surfaces by cleaning, leveling, and measuring areas to be tiled, ensuring proper layout and alignment. Daily responsibilities include cutting and installing tile, mixing and applying adhesives and grout, and finishing edges and transitions to meet project specifications. The role involves collaborating with project managers and other construction team members, maintaining tools and equipment, following safety standards, and inspecting completed work for quality and durability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in tiling and flooring installation for residential and remodeling projects.
• Candidates should possess skills working with ceramic and marble materials, including cutting, fitting, and finishing.
• Candidates should possess skills in creating and installing mosaics and decorative tile patterns.
• Relevant experience in construction or remodeling, with a focus on interior finishes and surface preparation.
• Ability to read measurements and basic drawings, use hand and power tools safely, and lift materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to Orland Park, IL job sites and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Prior experience as a Tile Setter or related trade is preferred; vocational training or apprenticeship is beneficial.