Tilesetter

Employer: Tuci Construction Inc

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Salary: $36.00 hourly

Languages: English Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 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. 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