Revised 5/29/09

Ceramic Tile Layers install ceramic, mosaic, quarry, marble tile and decorative tiles.

Length of Apprenticeship:
Three (3) years. Apprentices begin by attending a mandatory, unpaid eight-week pre-apprentice session. Apprentices receive on-the-job training five days a week.
Apprentices attend school for eight hours on Saturdays from September–May.

Wage Information:

0–1,000 hours of on-the job training 50% of journeyman wage
1,001–2,000 hours of on-the-job training 60% of journeyman wage
2,001–3,000 hours of on-the-job training 70% of journeyman wage
3,001–4,000 hours of on-the-job training 80% of journeyman wage
4,001–5,000 hours of on-the-job training 90% of journeyman wage
5,001–6,000 hours of on-the-job training 95% of journeyman wage
Journeyman Level 100% of journeyman wage

Benefits:
Health and Welfare, Pension (Local and International), Annuity.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have two favorable character references.
• Must be physically fit to perform the job.
• Must take and pass an aptitude test.
• Must take and pass an oral interview.

Working Conditions:
Ceramic Tile Layers work both inside and out.