tilesetter
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Odours
- Dusty
- Noisy
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
- Install tile strips
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Own vehicle
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Large workload
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing adhesives, and setting tiles to create floor and wall designs. Responsibilities also include cutting tiles around obstacles, grouting joints, and replacing damaged tiles.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and between 2 to 3 years of experience. The job requires physical stamina for heavy lifting, bending, and kneeling in dusty or noisy environments.
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Mortar Application
- Tile Setting
- Tile Alignment
- Cutting and Fitting Tiles
- Grouting
- Mosaic Tile Installation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Attention To Detail
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
Keywords
- Tilesetter
- Construction
- Mortar
- Cement
- Mastic
- Grout
- Mosaic Tiles
- Hand Trowel
- Cutting Tools
- Wall Mural
- Floor Design
- Bondable
- Security Clearance