Tile Installer

Tile Installer Commercial Floor Resources Role Title Tile Installer Reports To Superintendent/Crew Lead Department Field Operations Employment Type Full-Time, Hourly, W-2 Employee Role Purpose The Tile Installer is a hands-on field position responsible for the installation of commercial tile and stone systems. This role works as part of a field installation team and completes assigned work safely, efficiently, and according to CFR quality standards, manufacturer requirements, project drawings, and specifications.

This position requires nationwide travel based on project needs. The purpose of this role is to deliver installation work in a way that protects CFR's work quality, supports production, and strengthens customer trust on every job. CFR earns trust in the field through what happens every day on the jobsite, and the Tile Installer plays a direct role in whether the customer, GC, and field team experience CFR as organized, responsive, professional, and reliable.

Responsibilities

Installs commercial tile and stone materials, including ceramic tile, porcelain tile, quarry tile, natural stone, large-format tile when qualified, wall tile, floor tile, and other specialty tile systems as assigned. Substrate & Installation Preparation: Performs substrate and installation preparation, including floor and wall preparation, patching and leveling, and layout preparation.

Installs membranes and underlayments, waterproofing systems when qualified, and crack-isolation systems. Layout & Installation Craftsmanship: Measures, lays out, cuts, fits, and installs tile according to project requirements. Mixes and applies mortars, adhesives, grouts, and related installation materials according to manufacturer requirements.

Maintains proper layout, alignment, elevation, joint spacing, and finished appearance. Project Documents & Quality: Reads and understands floor plans, elevations, details, finish schedules, specifications, scope documents, addendums, and revisions as applicable to assigned work. Protects completed work from damage. Jobsite Awareness & Communication: Identifies substrate, layout, material, or field-condition concerns and reports them to the Foreman or Superintendent before proceeding.

Communicates material, quality, layout, or jobsite concerns promptly. Safety: Follows company safety requirements, PPE requirements, and jobsite-specific safety protocols. Tools, Jobsite & Teamwork: Properly uses, maintains, and cleans tile installation tools and equipment. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Completes assigned work according to established production expectations.

Works cooperatively with Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, and other field personnel. Performs other duties as assigned based on project needs.

Qualifications

Commercial tile installation experience preferred. Working knowledge of basic tile installation methods, tools, and materials. Ability to measure accurately and perform basic construction math. Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 50+ pounds, bending, kneeling, standing, and working for extended periods.

Ability and willingness to travel nationwide and work schedules based on project requirements. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Reliable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a crew. Ability to meet project-specific background, security, or clearance requirements when applicable.

Preferred: Experience on large-scale commercial tile projects. Preferred: Experience installing large-format tile and stone. Preferred: Experience with waterproofing, crack isolation, uncoupling, and specialty installation systems. Preferred: Manufacturer certifications related to tile installation systems. Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Preferred: Familiarity with applicable ANSI and TCNA installation standards. Preferred: Ability to read commercial construction drawings, elevations, details, finish schedules, and specifications.

Benefits

401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with 6% employer match Paid Health insurance Paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D insurance Dental, Vision, STD, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance Per diem - $25/day Success Definition The Tile Installer is successful when completed installations meet CFR quality standards in both workmanship and finished appearance, layout and installation are accurate, production expectations are met, work is performed safely, tools and materials are properly used and cared for, attendance is reliable, direction is followed, the jobsite stays professional, and teamwork and communication support the crew.