tilesetter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

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.
• Utilize laser alignment system.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Install exterior and interior steel studs.
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Work under pressure. Standing for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Judgement.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Workplace information:

On the road job.