Overview
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
· Commercial
· Residential
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
· 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
· Estimate costs and materials
· Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
· Install tile strips
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Physically demanding
· Bending, crouching, kneeling
· Ability to distinguish between colours
· Attention to detail
· Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
· Steel-toed safety boots
· Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
· Accurate
· Client focus
· Dependability
· Reliability
· Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
· You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
· You have a valid Canadian work permit.