- Tilesetter
- Imperial Restoration in Kitchener, ON, Canada
- jobs
- 23 hours ago
jobs description
Location
Kitchener, ON
Workplace information
On site
Salary
30.00 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Day, Early Morning, Morning
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies
4 vacancies
Source
Job Bank #3226977
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Dusty
Noisy
Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Various locations
Responsibilities
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
Instruct apprentices
Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
Supervise other workers
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
Estimate costs and materials
Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
Install tile strips
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking