Tilesetter

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
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Estimate costs and materials
• Install tile strips

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player