tilesetter

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Commercial. Residential. Various locations.

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.
• Install tile strips.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Judgement. Reliability. Hardworking.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.