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Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Tasks
25 tasks19 core, 6 supplemental
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Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
Code
47-2044.00SOC 2018: 47-2044

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19 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.Core taskTask 2848Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.Core taskTask 2851Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.Core taskTask 2850Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.Core taskTask 2849Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  5. Task 5. 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.Core taskTask 2853Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.Core taskTask 2859Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.Core taskTask 2855Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.Core taskTask 2864Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.Core taskTask 2852Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.Core taskTask 2869Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.Core taskTask 2871Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Level concrete and allow to dry.Core taskTask 2856Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.Core taskTask 2867Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.Core taskTask 2861Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.Core taskTask 2858Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.Core taskTask 2866Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.Core taskTask 2862Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.Core taskTask 2863Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.Core taskTask 2860Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  20. Task 20. Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.Supplemental taskTask 2870Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  21. Task 21. Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.Supplemental taskTask 2865Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  22. Task 22. Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.Supplemental taskTask 2854Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023
  23. Task 23. Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.Supplemental taskTask 2872Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  24. Task 24. Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.Supplemental taskTask 2868Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  25. Task 25. Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.Supplemental taskTask 2857Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2044
  3. License
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  4. Changed by us
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