Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Masonry Installation:

• Lay bricks, blocks, and stones for walls, foundations, and other structures according to blueprints and specifications.
• Mix and apply mortar and other bonding agents to ensure strong and durable constructions.
• Ensure proper alignment and level of all masonry work.

Tile Installation:

• Measure and cut tiles to fit various surfaces, including floors, walls, and backsplashes.
• Install ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone tiles, ensuring proper spacing and alignment.
• Grout and seal tile surfaces to protect against moisture and enhance durability.

Repair and Maintenance:

• Inspect and repair existing masonry and tile work, addressing any issues such as cracks or loose tiles.
• Provide recommendations for maintenance and improvements to clients.

Safety and Cleanliness:

• Follow all safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, ensuring proper disposal of waste materials.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work effectively with other tradespeople and contractors to complete projects on time.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide updates on project progress.

Other Responsibilities

• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges.
• Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
• Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• 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.
• Prepare cost and labour estimates based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat onto a metal screen.
• Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
• Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite and/or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
• Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
• Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
• Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs.
• Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
• Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
• Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
• Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
• Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
• Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
• Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles finished side down onto paper.
• Candidate should have good in tile installation floor and wall including slope etc
• Candidate should have knowledge of plaster
• Candidate should have good knowledge of screening
• Candidate should have knowledge of waterproofing
• Candidate should have knowledge of block work if required

Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Very well versed all the masonry works.
• Should be expert in tiles and marble installation.
• Should have knowledge of making new structure's and repairs on existing structures.
• Expert in Hollow block work.
• Should have knowledge of Wall painting , ceiling painting , Epoxy painting , Furniture painting and Spray painting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Tiles & Marble Mason: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving License in UAE? (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)