Tile Setter / Installer

Surface Experts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus opportunity

Great work/life balance

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible schedule

New hire training

Company vehicle

Tools included

Learn a new trade

Supportive team environment

Small local franchisee

Mentorship opportunities

Dedicated support lines

Job summary

Surface Experts is expanding its local team and seeks a Field Technician. You will perform hands-on repairs, engage with customers, and operate within a team that values problem-solving and attention to detail.

The role includes training, a company vehicle for job duties, and a supportive environment that emphasizes skill development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with tile setting and installation in showers, backsplashes, and floors.
• Strong hand skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn a new trade.

Responsibilities

• On the jobsite for multiple customers daily and handle on-site work orders.
• Provide world-class customer service to tenants and property management staff; communicate with support team.
• Follow the company’s 5-step repair process and use your toolkit to problem-solve repairs.

Skills

Tile setting

Construction

Facilities maintenance

Color matching

Willingness to learn

Tools

CRM/Dispatch tool

Job description

Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy variety in your work? Surface Experts Technician might be the job for you! Enjoy using your creativity to problem-solve repairs that typically take less than an hour. Surface Experts is a national brand that is in the process of growing our local team. We are looking for a person to fill our field technician role. Both men and women make great Surface Experts techs, but there are a few requirements that help us determine whether someone will have the skill set to be able to learn quickly.

A Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0nCFdtqqs

Benefits/Perks

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based commissions starting on day 1
• Great Work/Life Balance: No required overtime, no nights, no weekends
• Time Off: Paid holidays and accruable vacation
• Flexible work schedule: Can accommodate midweek appointments
• Paid New Hire Training: Onboarding includes learning alongside a trained technician
• Company Car: Each technician drives a branded company vehicle for job duties
• Tools Included: All necessary tools and product are provided
• Learn a New Trade: Develop skills in a brand new emerging trade
• Supportive Work Environment: Team celebrates achievements and collaborates in their approach to problem-solve
• Small Business: Local business with an owner who works alongside the team each day
• Mentorship Opportunities: Ongoing repair training and career development
• Dedicated Help Lines: Technician Support Team on call to assist to questions

Our Core Values

• Serve Others
• Be a Problem Solver
• Trust the Process

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop outstanding teams by investing in strong relationships. Together we work to solve our customers’ problems by reducing the waste of time, money and materials which end up in landfills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

In the Field Daily

• On the jobsite for 4+ customers per day
• On-site Work Orders, customer service, and follow-ups
• Working for a variety of customers in different industries including Property Management, Hotels, Movers, Builders, etc.

Customer Service and Communication

• Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff
• Track work progress and notes in our CRM/Dispatch tool
• Communicate with support team with questions

Follow Repair Process

• Understand and utilize our unique 5-step repair process
• Employ each tool in your custom tool-kit
• Problem-solve repairs with creativityWe are looking for someone who has experience as a tile setter. You will use your knowledge of different types of tile (porcelain, ceramic and natural stone) to create repair solutions. Additionally, experience with installation in a variety of locations (ex: Shower walls and floors, backsplashes and high traffic areas) will help as you problem-solve.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with your hands - This could be in construction, manufacturing, painting, or even a personal hobby
  • Experience working in facilities maintenance can be a big plus, but is not required
  • An ability to identify, compare, and recreate colors - Understanding color and how to match color is a large part of what we do. An art background is helpful, but not necessary.
  • Willingness to commit to learning a skill that may take months to master.

  What We Value

  • Attention to detail
  • Enjoy working with a team
  • Ability to manage your own schedule
  • Customer service experience
  • Excellent work ethic

  This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Surface Experts Corporate.