Tiler / Tile Setter Full-time NYC Metro / Project Sites M–F, Day Shift

Tiler / Tile Setter

Full-time NYC Metro / Project Sites M–F, Day Shift Apply Now About the Role

Rehab and Design is a self-perform contractor renovating multifamily and public-housing units across the NYC metro area, largely in occupied buildings. We are hiring experienced Tile Setters to install floor and wall tile in kitchens and bathrooms to a high, durable standard — including proper substrate prep and waterproofing.

Key Responsibilities

• prepare and level substrates; install backer board and waterproofing/membrane systems in wet areas.
• lay out, cut, and set floor and wall tile — ceramic, porcelain, and stone — with correct patterns, spacing, and slopes.
• mix and apply thinset and mortar; grout, seal, and caulk to a clean finished result.
• install metallic trim, edge profiles, and transition strips to a clean, straight finish.
• read plans and finish schedules and confirm tile layout with the foreman before setting.
• operate wet saws and tile tools safely; maintain tools and equipment.
• keep occupied work areas clean, protected, and safe; work to punch-list quality standards.

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of professional tile-setting experience in floors and walls.
• Knowledge of waterproofing and substrate prep for wet areas (showers, bathrooms, kitchens).
• Skilled with wet saws, trowels, levels, and layout tools; able to produce clean, straight, durable work.
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred) and, for NYC sites, a valid SST card (or ability to obtain).
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Preferred

• Experience in occupied multifamily or public-housing (NYCHA) renovation.
• Stone and large-format tile experience.
• References (personal and professional).
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel and crouch for extended periods, stand, bend, and work on your feet throughout the shift, with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Compensation

Competitive hourly wage based on experience [insert rate]; prevailing wage applies on public/certified-payroll projects. Steady, year-round pipeline of work.

Rehab and Design Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an NYC M/WBE-certified firm.