Why this matches you
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 to fit, spread mortar, set tiles in straight lines or patterns, and fill joints with grout. Their work creates durable, easy-to-clean surfaces and helps keep rooms finished, protected from moisture, and safe to use.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
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 online during the recruitment period, print and complete the application, then submit it in person at the JATC office or mail it in. If you cannot print the application, call to have one mailed to you.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to perform the work required of the trade, including standing and kneeling for prolonged periods; climbing and working off lifts, ladders, and scaffolds; repetitive bending and stooping; reading blueprints with near vision and using depth perception; verifying alignment of stones, bricks, and blocks with a plumb bob; lifting, carrying, and positioning materials weighing up to 40 pounds; possible exposure to loud noises and respiratory irritants such as dust and chemicals; working in confined spaces and outside in all weather conditions.
- Must pass a physical and a drug test, at the sponsor's expense, after the offer of employment.
- Must also submit to random drug testing which may be administered at any time during the apprenticeship.
- Must provide their own hand tools as appropriate for the trade; estimated cost is approximately $100-$500 depending on the trade.
- Must provide proof of employment authorization to work in the United States at the time of offer.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
More information
Contact the JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3 (Rochester) for further information.
- Organization
- JATC for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3 (Rochester)
- Phone
- (585) 641-0750
- Website
- Visit website