Tilesetter

Silverspine Contracting Inc. is hiring a full-time tilesetter

·       Location:           Multiple locations throughout Lower Mainland, BC

·       Term:                Full time, Permanent, 40 hours/week

·       Salary:               $27.50 - $30 per hour

·       Overtime rate:      $41.25 - $45 per hour

·       Vacation:           4% of vacation pay

·       Benefits:            Medical Benefits

·       Language:            English

·       # of positions:      3

·       Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·       Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base

·       Prepare, measure and mark surface to be covered

·       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

·       Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles

·       Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges

·       Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools

·       Lay tiles in evenly spread mortar, ensuring precision, clean edges and straight lines

·       Remove existing floor coverings, take measurements and clean and level the surfaces where the tiles are to be laid

·       Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel

·       May prepare cost estimates and orders

·       May need to lift heavy materials and tools

Job Requirements for the position are:

·       Completion of secondary school

·       3+ years of work experience in trade field and/or similar occupation

·       Be detail oriented in planning and laying tiles on floors

·       Physically fit to be able to lift heavy materials and tools

Please send your resume via email to antonio@silverspine.ca.