Tilesetter

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

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
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
• Install tile strips

Experience and specialization

Control systems

• Pneumatic devices

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer