Wall and Floor Tiler

About the role

BIRS – Building Improvement & Restoration Services is an established Sydney-based remedial building company seeking an experienced Tiler to join the team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will work across a variety of remedial building projects throughout Sydney, including balconies, terraces, bathrooms, wet areas and other internal and external tiled areas. The role requires someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has excellent attention to detail and can consistently deliver a high-quality professional finish.

Key responsibilities

• Examining plans, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to determine wall and floor tiling requirements, layouts, finishes and installation methods.

• Measuring and marking wall and floor surfaces and setting out tiling work to establish tile positioning, levels, alignment, spacing, patterns and finished dimensions.

• Calculating and confirming quantities of tiles, adhesives, grout and other materials required for assigned tiling works.

• Preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing existing tiles and materials, cleaning substrates, filling cracks and holes, and levelling and smoothing surfaces prior to tiling.

• Preparing floor substrates by screeding and levelling surfaces and establishing appropriate falls towards floor wastes and drainage points, particularly in bathrooms, balconies, terraces and other wet areas.

• Applying and working with appropriate waterproofing systems in wet areas and ensuring completed waterproofing membranes are not damaged during subsequent tiling works.

• Laying, positioning and fixing ceramic, porcelain, stone, marble, mosaic and other tiles to internal and external walls and floors, ensuring correct alignment, levels, spacing, joint widths and finished appearance.

• Measuring, cutting, drilling and shaping tiles using manual and powered cutting equipment to fit around corners, edges, doorways, fittings, pipes, floor wastes and other fixtures or obstructions.

• Applying grout to completed wall and floor tiling, cleaning excess grout and applying appropriate sealants and finishing materials to joints, corners and junctions where required.

• Ensuring all tiling work complies with project specifications, applicable Australian Standards, manufacturer installation requirements, WHS requirements and BIRS quality standards.

About you

• Cert IV in Building & Constructions and 1 year of relevant full time work experience

• Strong wall and floor tiling skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and screeding.

• Experience working with waterproofed areas.

• Ability to achieve correct falls and finishes, particularly on balconies and wet areas.

• Good problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Current White Card.

• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Benefits

• Full-time position with an established Sydney remedial building company.

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

• Consistent work across a variety of projects throughout Sydney.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of remedial and restoration projects.

• Long-term employment opportunity for the right candidate.

About us

BIRS – Building Improvement & Restoration Services is an established Sydney-based remedial building company specialising in high-quality construction, remedial and restoration works across residential, commercial and strata properties. BIRS is built around the values of reliability, integrity, respect and quality workmanship.