Mason

Tile Setter / Mason

Job Responsibilities

• Cut floor tiles and form them to fit around obstacles, in limited corners and tight spaces using power and hand tools.
• Prepare floor beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar with devices such as screeds, brushes and trowels.
• Align ceramic tiles with straightedges, levels and squares to ensure precise patterns.
• Cut, install, grout and surface granite and marble with consistent precision throughout the installation process.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling with waterproofing product or lath and by cleaning the surfaces correctly.
• Develop wall and floor layouts by laying and establishing mosaic ceramic tiles in kitchens, washrooms and living spaces.
• Set floor tiles into place carefully using appropriate tools to adhere tiles to the base without damage.
• Comply with plans precisely and mark and measure areas to be tiled to determine how to complete the jobs.
• Report to the Site Task Supervisor / Proprietor - Fit Out Company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing tiles in the Philippines or in UAE/GCC.
• Willingness to complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift heavy items and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Commitment to safety standards at all times.
• Good command of English; strong math skills.
• Good physical stamina and problem-solving abilities.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; carpentry and renovation experience is a plus.