Floor Finisher-Tiler

AKJ Services is a 100% Larrakia female owned, managed and controlled civil construction company. We deliver across three streams: Civil, Development and Defence.

Established in 2018, AKJ Services has grown a strong reputation for successful project delivery and capable project management. Our relationship contracting approach is nuanced by our Larrakia cultural protocols and social impact benefits across employment and supply chain opportunities.

We are seeking to employ experienced Floor Finisher-Tiler to join our team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for hardworking individuals who can meet company challenges and surpass client expectations.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Read plans and instructions of specific projects

Prepare wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces

Apply waterproofing systems

Use tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles to fit around edges, corners, fittings and pipes

Measure areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required

Remove existing flooring and discarding of this material, if applicable

Clearing the work surface from dust, debris, and obstructions

Cleaning and leveling the surface area

Spread adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, sets tiles into position, and ensures they are correctly aligned and spaced

Measuring, precise cutting and fixing underlay materials

Laying coverings, such as wood, carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges

Installs and secures tiles, and applies grout and polish to tiled surfaces including floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways

Sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors

Completing the installation by applying appropriate finishes

May install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings

Managing stock of components parts

Managing quality control of all products

Ensure safe workplace, general warehouse upkeep

Strict compliance with company protocols and consistent observance of established safety standards

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Trade qualified

Knowledge in operating wide range of hand tools and power tools

Strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct quality checks on completed work

Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned tasks

Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace

Physically fit and able to lift large, heavy equipment and materials

Strong communication skills

Excellent reporting skills

Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable

Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super