Tile Setter / Tile Mason (NOC 73101)
Company: Firma Contracting
Number of Positions: 3
Location of Work: Saskatoon
Job Title: Tile Setter / Tile Mason
We are looking for an experienced Tile Setter / Tile Mason to work in the Saskatoon area. This position supports Firma Contractings work in concrete installation projects in the Saskatoon region.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare measure and mark surface to be covered
- Build underbeds and install anchor bolts wires and brackets
- Mix apply and spread mortar cement mastic glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
- Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base
- Align and straighten tile using levels squares and straightedges
- Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
- Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
- Install tile strips
- Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall mural and floor designs
- Mix lay and polish terra surfaces
- Cut polish and install marble and granite
- Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
- May prepare cost estimates and with minimal supervision and direction
- Follow all safety and quality procedures
- Participate in safety meetings
Requirements:
- Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school college or industry courses in tilesetting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience is required
- Physical ability to perform heavy manual tasks including lifting shoveling moving heavy materials up to 50lbs
- Working understanding of site hazard assessments and able to complete daily safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
- Be fit for duty and prepared for work each day
- Positive attitude/ team player
- Strong communication/ listening skills and ability to follow directions
Physical Demands: Handling material manually standing bending or twisting the body making repetitive motions walking and running keeping or regaining balance.
Work Environment: Standard safety equipment dangerous chemical substances hazardous equipment machinery tools sound and noise outside exposed to weather high places extreme temperatures vibration outside under cover.
Terms of Employment: Full time permanent
Benefits: Life Insurance Health and Dental Benefits and RRSP Matching
Language of Work: English (Oral and Written)
Wage Range: SK Median Wage- $33.00
Send applications online (preferred) or by
- Mail: 121 105 Street East Saskatoon SK S7N1Z2
- Online: 121 105 Street East Saskatoon SK S7N1Z2
Required Experience:
Manager