terrazzo worker
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered. Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel. 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. Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite. Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces. Install tile strips. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Judgement. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.