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Tile Setter (3 Year) Apprentice

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers JAC Local 2 (Syracuse)

Local Union #2 jurisdiction in upstate New York; applications in Liverpool, NY

Apply by Apr 30, 2027 2 openings
View original posting on dol.ny.gov

What is a Tile Setter?

A Tile Setter covers floors, walls, showers, and backsplashes with tile in homes and buildings. They measure spaces, cut tile, spread adhesive, set pieces in straight patterns, grout joints, and seal surfaces so they look neat and stay in place. Their work builds durable, easy-to-clean surfaces and helps keep rooms protected from wear and moisture.

Pay & earning potential

Starting wage

$45,515
New York State
Long-term earning potential
Starting Wage Annual salary for workers just starting out.
$45,515
Median Wage Annual salary of the typical worker in this occupation.
$63,178
Top Earner Wage Annual salary for highly experienced workers.
$73,970

The earning potential for Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters typically ranges from $45,515 to $73,970 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $63,178.

About this job

What you might do day to day

  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
  • Determine operational procedures.

Helpful traits for this job

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Cautiousness
  • Perseverance

How to apply

Apply in person at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2 in Liverpool or apply online; completed applications may also be mailed. Applications must be received by April 30, 2027.

Get ready to apply

Job requirements

  • Must be at least 17 years old.
  • Must be physically able to lift 50-100 pounds.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and required classes at the approved school.
  • Must reside within the geographic jurisdiction of Local Union #2 for at least six months prior to application.
  • Jurisdiction includes the counties of Albany, Cayuga, Clinton, Columbia, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington, Greene, Rensselaer, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Essex, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence.
  • Must be able to attend required classes at the approved school.

More information

Contact the JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Syracuse) at (315) 622-2081.

Organization
JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Syracuse)
Phone
(315) 622-2081
Website
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Get ready to apply

Apply by Apr 30, 2027