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Tilesetter
Posted on October 15, 2024
by Bridgewater Tile Ltd
4016 1st Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 3W4
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 202
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 16 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/burnaby/845418089/tilesetter/
Job Description
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
- Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
- Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
- Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
- Install tile strips
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail