City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, Tile Setters perform skilled, journey-level tile setting work in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of buildings and facilities; choose appropriate material based on job specifications; use hand and power tools; perform minor stucco and plaster work related to tile installation; match, cut, drill and fit tile, marble or glass block to desired space; mix and prepare mortar; set and repairs various types of tile, including vinyl and rubber floor tile; maintain tools and equipment; maintain records of completed work; and perform related duties as required.

The 7378 Tile Setter is a journey-level position with no lines of promotion. This position is distinguished from the 7307 Bricklayer in that the Bricklayer works with brick and concrete.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Chooses appropriate tile, marble or glass block based on job specifications.

2. Matches, cuts, and drills tile using hand or power tools.

3. Demolishes, removes debris, cleans and prepares worksite for tile installation.

4. Mixes and prepares mortar that is suitable for the job.

5. Fits tile, marble and glass block according to correct setting procedures.

6. Repairs damaged tile.

7. Estimates amount of supplies and materials needed for job.

8. Maintains written records of work performed.

9. Drives a vehicle to work site.

10. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: tile setting procedures; and work safety procedures.

Ability to: use hand and power tools; mix and prepare mortar, grout and thin set; maintain good working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; lift marble tiles, glass blocks, and heavy bags of mortar or cement; climb up or down ladders, to kneel, bend or squat for several minutes while laying or setting tile; and to operate a motor vehicle.

Completion of a four-year apprenticeship as a tile setter or tile layer, and four years of experience as a journey-level tile setter. Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for an apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis

Possession and maintenance of a valid driver license.

Special requirements:

1. Normal color vision.
2. Physical strength and agility.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.