Journeyman Tile Setter

Responsibilities:

• Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools.
• Form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar utilizing tools such as screeds, brushes and trowel. Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels and squares to ensure patterns are even and precise.
• Cut, install, polish and surface granite and marble and ensure accuracy during the installation process for lasting results.
• Prepare various surfaces for tiling with waterproofing material or lath and by cleaning the surfaces properly. May include removal of previous materials.
• Create decorative wall and floor designs by laying and setting mosaic tiles in kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms.
• Follow blueprints precisely and mark and measure surfaces that need to be tiled to determine how to go about jobs.
• Perform quality control assessments throughout the duration of every project to ensure the completion of all work to a standard of excellence.
• Supervise, coach, and train helpers.
• All other duties assigned.

Competencies Required to be Successful in this Role:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Continually required to balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• The employee must frequently lift and /or move more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Must be able to determine small color variations to determine best-looking finish.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Required)
• tile setting: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations