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Tilesetter
Posted on February 14, 2025
by Trandafir, Laura Catalina
Malahat, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 209
Duration: 4 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/malahat/143620936/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
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- 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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Install tile strips
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Reliability
- Hardworking