Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Odours
Dusty
Work setting
On-site customer service
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Commercial
Residential
Willing to relocate
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
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
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Additional information
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
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities