Tile Setter

Job Responsibilities

• Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools
• Form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar utilizing tools such as screeds, brushes and trowels
• Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels and squares to ensure patterns are even and precise
• Cut, install, polish and surface granite and marble and ensure accuracy during the installation process for lasting results
• Prepare various surfaces for tiling with waterproofing material or lath and by cleaning the surfaces properly
• Create decorative wall and floor designs by laying and setting mosaic tiles in kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms
• Tap tiles into place carefully using tools to properly adhere tiles to the base, making sure not to break or damage tiles
• Follow blueprints precisely and mark and measure surfaces that need to be tiled to determine how to go about jobs

Job Skills and QualificationsReqiured:

• Willingness to complete on-the-job training
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience setting tiles
• Carpentry and renovation experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• tile laying: 3 years (Required)
• Construction: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations