journeyman/woman tilesetter
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About the role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Odours. Dusty. Noisy. Work setting: Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Various locations. 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. 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. Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces. Install tile strips. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Tilesetter Trade Certification. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Security and safety: Bondable. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. 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. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Travel insurance.