Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Work Activities
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Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
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Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
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Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
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Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
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Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
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Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
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Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
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Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
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Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
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Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
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Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
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Level concrete and allow to dry.
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Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
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Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
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Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
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Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
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Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
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Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
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Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
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Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
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Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
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Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
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Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
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Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education No formal educational credential
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training More than 1 year on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Integrity
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Independence
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Cooperation
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Stress Tolerance
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Trowels
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Scaffolding
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Plaster or mortar mixers
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Levels
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Floats
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Office suite software
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Electronic mail software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Customer relationship management CRM software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Bright Outlook occupations will grow rapidly in the next few years, have a large number of openings, or are new and emerging careers.
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Apprenticeships are available for this occupation. These programs can help you get hands-on experience and build your skills.
