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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: Various locations. 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. 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. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Hardworking. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.