What is a Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Worker?

Tile, Marble and Terrazzo craftsperson works with a wide range of materials and techniques. They lay marble and ceramic tile and marble panels. They also mix, lay and grind terrazzo. (Terrazzo is made of concrete and colored marble chips). Craftsmen do new work as well as repairing and remodeling schools, hospitals, banks, office buildings and retail shopping centers. They use a variety of hand and power tools and must be able to work from blueprints

What are the program specifics?

·                 Length of program – 3 years

·                 6 month probationary period

·                 A minimum of 144 hours of classroo related instruction each year

·                 Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage

How do I qualify?

·                 At least 18 years of age

·                 Possess a high school diploma or GED

·                 Have a valid driver’s license

·                 In good physical condition

·                 Pass a drug test

What will be helpful to succeed?

·                 Good reading ability

·                 Math courses

·                 Science

·                 Drafting and blueprint reading

Where do I apply?

Christie Farrow,                                          Jeff Garnett,
Apprenticeship Coordinator                          Training Director
Tile, Marble & Terrazzo JATC                        SOKRTC
3 Kovach Dr.                                              800 Kent Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215                                Batavia, Ohio 45103
(513) 221-8020                                          513-732-6232
cfarrow@capcincinnati.org                           jgarnett@oh-kyrtc.net