granite setter
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.
- Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
- Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite.
- Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces.
- Install tile strips.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat.
Personal suitability:
Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Judgement.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Health care plan.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .