tilesetter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• 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
• 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
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Install tile strips
• Utilize laser alignment system
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Install exterior and interior steel studs
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility