Tile setter (variable piece rate)

Variable Piece Rate Installer

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Summary

The primary responsibility of the Variable Piece Rate Installer is to ensure the precise installation of flooring tile.

Essential Functions

• Surface Preparation: Cleaning, leveling, and smoothing surfaces to ensure proper tile adhesion.
• Measuring and Marking: Accurately measuring and marking surfaces according to blueprints or design specifications.
• Tile Cutting and Shaping: Cutting and shaping tiles to fit around obstacles and in specific spaces using tools like wet saws, tile scribes, and handheld tile cutters.
• Adhesive Application: Applying mortar, mastic, or other adhesives evenly to the surface using trowels.
• Tile Installation: Carefully placing tiles, ensuring proper alignment, spacing, and leveling, often using straightedges, levels, and squares.
• Grouting and Finishing: Applying grout between tiles and cleaning the surface to remove excess grout after it dries.
• Tile Repair and Replacement: Removing and replacing cracked or damaged tiles.
• Working with Different Materials: Cutting and installing stone materials like marble and granite.
• Following Blueprints: Interpreting blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate tile installation.
• Maintaining a Clean and Safe Work Area: Keeping the work area tidy and adhering to safety protocols.

Education and Experience

• Experience in construction; including flooring tile
• Must be able to work in fast paced environments
• Strong problem solving skills
• Organized and process oriented
• Attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and stoop for 8+ hours. Minor lifting and carrying may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.