(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Tile and Marble Setters
Job Description
Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile. |
99
|
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge. |
99
|
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. |
98
|
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools. |
98
|
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs. |
98
|
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges. |
98
|
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully. |
93
|
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern. |
93
|
Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units. |
93
|
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base. |
91
|
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant. |
86
|
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat onto a metal screen. |
83
|
Level concrete and allow to dry. |
82
|
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints. |
69
|
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints. |
66
|
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears. |
64
|
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips. |
63
|
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed. |
61
|
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools. |
57
|
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout. |
44
|
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader. |
41
|
Prepare cost and labor estimates based on calculations of time and materials needed for project. |
39
|
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications. |
29
|
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets. |
14
|
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles finished side down onto paper. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
75
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
62
|
Thinking Creatively
|
61
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
57
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
56
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
55
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
54
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
54
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
52
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
51
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
50
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
50
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
49
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
48
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
48
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
47
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Getting Information
|
42
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
42
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
40
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
35
|
Processing Information
|
32
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
29
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
27
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
25
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
22
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
15
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
14
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
9
|
Interacting With Computers
|