Tilesetter

Employer: Ar Construction & Renovators

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $36.72 hourly

Languages: English Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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. Prepare rough plans and sketches. 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. Supervise other workers. Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite. Install tile strips Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Judgement. Team player