The Tiler (Caulking Specialist) is responsible for completing qualified tiling, caulking and

joint-sealing work across residential and commercial construction projects. The position

requires surfaces to be properly prepared and all work completed accurately, safely and to the

required quality standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Measuring and marking surfaces and laying out work before installation.
- Preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing existing tiles, grout and adhesive.
- Spreading adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles and setting tiles into position.
- Ensuring tiles are correctly aligned, levelled and evenly spaced.
- Grouting tiled surfaces and cleaning and removing excess grout.
- Repairing or replacing damaged or defective tiles.
- Ensuring completed tiling work meets plans, specifications and applicable quality standards.

Caulking and joint-sealing duties

- Inspecting and preparing joints and surfaces before applying sealants.
- Removing existing or damaged silicone, sealant and joint materials.
- Cleaning joints and removing dust, moisture, debris and other contaminants.
- Installing backing rod and other joint-filling materials where required.
- Selecting suitable sealants and application methods for each surface and environment.
- Applying silicone, polyurethane,



acrylic and other sealants to internal and external joints.
- Caulking bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, wet areas, windows, doors, brickwork, cladding, flooring and construction joints.
- Sealing expansion, control and movement joints.
- Masking surrounding surfaces to achieve clean and accurate finishes.
- Tooling and finishing sealant joints to achieve the required profile and appearance.
- Following product specifications, curing requirements and manufacturer instructions.

General responsibilities

- Calculating material quantities and minimising unnecessary waste.
- Operating hand tools, power tools and specialist equipment safely.
- Maintaining tools, equipment and work vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Protecting surrounding surfaces and completed work from damage.
- Keeping work areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
- Reporting defects, site issues, safety hazards and material shortages promptly.
- Completing work within allocated timeframes and to company quality standards.
- Following all company policies, site rules and lawful directions.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment and complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

Performing other reasonable duties related to tiling, waterproofing, caulking and

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📌 Tiler (Caulking Specialist) (Melbourne)
🏢 The Caulking Group
📍 Melbourne