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tiling-supervisor Occupational skill for the role 'tiling supervisor' (also: tile installation supervisor, foreman tiler, wall tiling supervisor, surface tiling supervisor, tiling worker supervisor, floor tiling supervisor). Use when the user asks for typical tiling supervisor work such as: Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.; Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.; Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.

Tiling Supervisor

Tiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

Core workflow

  1. Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
  2. Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
  3. Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
  4. Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
  5. Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
  6. 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.
  7. Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
  8. Level concrete and allow to dry.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • advise on construction materials
  • answer requests for quotation
  • check compatibility of materials
  • ensure compliance with construction project deadline
  • ensure equipment availability
  • evaluate employees work
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • inspect construction supplies
  • interpret 2D plans
  • interpret 3D plans
  • keep records of work progress
  • liaise with managers
  • manage health and safety standards
  • monitor stock level
  • order construction supplies

Hot technologies

  • Salesforce software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18cff178-4ef0-46c9-a6e5-f6f38179cdcb), ONET 30.3 (47-2044.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*