About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. Tasks: 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. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles. Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs. Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite. Estimate costs and materials. Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces. Install tile strips. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.