Tilesetter

Job summary

The role involves preparing surfaces and installing various types of tiles, including mosaics, marble, and granite. Responsibilities include mixing adhesives, cutting tiles to fit obstacles, and applying grout to finish installations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base Align and straighten tiles Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite Estimate costs and materials Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces Install tile strips

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing surfaces and installing various types of tiles, including mosaics, marble, and granite. Responsibilities include mixing adhesives, cutting tiles to fit obstacles, and applying grout to finish installations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between one to two years of experience. Proficiency in English is required for the position.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Surface Preparation
• Mortar Application
• Tile Setting
• Grouting
• Cutting and Fitting Tiles
• Mosaic Installation
• Marble and Granite Installation
• Terra Surface Polishing
• Cost Estimation

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing