Tilesetter

• 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

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

• 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

• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite

• Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Ability to distinguish between colours

• Attention to detail

• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate

• Dependability

• Excellent oral communication

• Judgement

• Reliability