tilesetter

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
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
• Estimate costs and materials
• Install tile strips

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week