Core job duties

• Surface preparation: Cleaning, leveling, and waterproofing walls to ensure proper adhesion for the tiles. This can include removing old tiles or grout.
• Measurement and layout: Measuring and marking surfaces according to blueprints, determining the best layout for a desired pattern, and ensuring consistent alignment.
• Tile cutting and shaping: Cutting tiles to fit around obstacles, into corners, or for specific shapes using hand or power tools.
• Adhesive and grout application: Mixing and spreading adhesives like mortar or cement, and applying grout to the joints between tiles.
• Installation: Laying the tiles onto the prepared surface, pressing or tapping them into position, and ensuring they are level and properly spaced.
• Finishing: Wiping away excess grout with a damp sponge and installing any necessary trim or edging.
• Quality control: Inspecting the finished work to ensure it meets quality and aesthetic standards.

Other responsibilities

• Material and cost estimation: Calculating the quantity of tiles, adhesive, and other materials needed for a project and estimating costs.
• Tool and equipment maintenance: Keeping tools and equipment clean and in good working order.
• Collaboration: Working with clients and other construction professionals on a project.
• Safety: Adhering to safety regulations on job sites.