Granite Setter

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 191490588
  • Posted Date: Mar 14, 2023
  • Closing Date: Apr 30, 2023
  • Company: Granite Solutions Inc
  • Category: Landscape & Carpentry
  • Business Location:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 year - 2 years
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $25.00 per hour 30 to 44 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: High school graduation certificate
  • How to apply: email to [email protected]

Job Description

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
  • 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

  • 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles