tilesetter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Commercial. Residential.

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.
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces.
• 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. Dependability. Judgement. Team player.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for mature workers:

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .