Tiler

CASUAL TILE INSTALLER

Employment Type: Casual

1. Job Purpose

The Casual Tile Installer will be responsible for the hands-on installation of floor and wall tiles at assigned project and customer sites.

The role involves preparing surfaces, measuring and setting out work areas, cutting and installing tiles, applying adhesives, grouting, finishing, and ensuring that all installations meet the required quality and workmanship standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Tile Installation

• Install floor and wall tiles according to approved layouts, measurements, and installation requirements.
• Measure and mark surfaces accurately before commencing installation.
• Set out tiles to achieve proper alignment, spacing, patterns, and levelness.
• Cut and shape tiles accurately to fit corners, edges, openings, columns, fixtures, and other obstacles.
• Apply the appropriate tile adhesive or bonding material correctly.
• Lay tiles firmly and ensure proper contact, alignment, spacing, and levelness.
• Install ceramic, porcelain, and other approved tile products as required.

B. Surface Preparation

• Clean and prepare surfaces before tile installation.
• Identify uneven, damaged, or unsuitable surfaces and report them to the supervisor before commencing work.
• Assist with basic surface leveling and preparation where required.
• Ensure surfaces are ready for proper tile adhesion.

C. Grouting and Finishing

• Apply grout neatly and evenly to tile joints.
• Maintain consistent joint spacing and alignment.
• Remove excess adhesive and grout from tiled surfaces.
• Clean and polish completed tiled areas to achieve a neat professional finish.
• Carry out minor corrections and replacement of damaged or incorrectly installed tiles.

D. Quality and Safety

• Inspect completed work for alignment, spacing, levelness, adhesion, and overall finish.
• Follow approved tile installation procedures and instructions from the supervisor.
• Properly use and maintain tile cutters, grinders, trowels, levels, spacers, and other installation tools.
• Wear the required PPE and follow all site health and safety procedures.
• Keep the work area clean and organized and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Report installation challenges, material defects, damaged tiles, or other site issues promptly.

E. Teamwork and Site Support

• Work closely with the Tiling Installation Supervisor, site teams, contractors, and other trades.
• Support the movement and proper handling of tiles, adhesives, tools, and other installation materials.
• Complete assigned installation tasks within agreed timelines.
• Maintain professional conduct when working at customer and project sites.

3. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Previous hands-on experience in tile installation or tiling work.
• Ability to measure, cut, lay, align, and grout tiles accurately.
• Experience with ceramic and porcelain tiles will be an advantage.
• Ability to use basic tiling tools and equipment.
• Basic understanding of tile adhesives, spacers, grout, and surface preparation.
• Ability to read simple measurements, layouts, or installation instructions.
• Relevant vocational training or certification in tiling/construction is an added advantage.
• KCSE or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work in a construction/site environment.

4. Key Competencies

• Good workmanship and attention to detail.
• Precision in measuring, cutting, and laying tiles.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Teamwork and reliability.
• Good time management.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

5. Working Conditions

The position involves hands-on work at construction, residential, commercial, showroom, and other assigned project sites. The role may require standing, bending, kneeling, lifting and handling tiles and installation materials for extended periods.

Employment is on a casual/project basis depending on installation requirements and available projects.