Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Dusty Noisy

Work setting

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On-site customer service Residential Various locations

Tasks

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Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel Prepare rough plans and sketches Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base Align and straighten tiles Prepare tenders and quotations 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 Estimate costs and materials Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces Install tile strips

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Judgement Reliability Team player Hardworking

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? * Do you live near the job location?