tile fitter
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Industrial.
- 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.
- 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.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Large workload.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .