Journeyman Tile Setters

6Build a Lasting Career as a Journeyman Tile Setter with a Team That Values Your Craft:

Bring your commercial tile expertise to Blackhawk Tile & Stone, Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where skilled Journeyman Tile Setters are respected, supported, and rewarded for quality work. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced tile installers, flooring installers, stone setters, and finish carpenters who want steady work, competitive pay, strong benefits, and a team environment where craftsmanship matters. You will have opportunities to sharpen your skills, earn regular pay reviews as your capabilities grow, and work on high-quality commercial projects throughout the Twin Cities.

What You Can Expect:

• Earn a competitive hourly wage of $30 to $40 per hour, with experienced tile setters typically starting around $35 per hour and higher pay based on journeyman-level experience.
• Receive weekly pay through direct deposit, with overtime opportunities available for team members who want additional hours.
• Access prevailing-wage projects that can pay up to $76 per hour when available.
• Work safely with company-provided equipment, including Red Wing boots and ProKnee kneepads.
• Enjoy occasional travel opportunities with employer-covered hotel and travel expenses.

What You Will Do:

• Install commercial tile, stone, marble, granite, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, and other flooring finishes with exceptional attention to layout, fit, finish, and durability.
• Prepare surfaces through proper waterproofing, substrate evaluation, demolition support, repairs, and material preparation before installation begins.
• Complete grouting, punch-out lists, detailed repairs, and final finishing work that meets project specifications and client expectations.
• Read blueprints and work scopes to plan efficient installation methods, material needs, and quality-control steps.
• Collaborate with foremen, project teams, carpenters, and other trades while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

Required Qualifications:

• You have proven professional experience as a Journeyman Tile Setter, Tile Installer, Flooring Installer, or commercial finish construction professional.
• You can accurately read blueprints, follow scope requirements, and execute detailed commercial installation work independently.
• You bring hands-on knowledge of waterproofing, grouting, tile layout, surface preparation, and punch-list completion.
• You have reliable transportation, a dependable attendance record, and the ability to perform physical construction work safely.
• You take pride in craftsmanship, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively to a hardworking team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with hardwood flooring, laminate, vinyl installation, cabinet installation, siding, stucco, acoustical ceilings, crown molding, or home repair is valued.
• Knowledge of PVC materials, demolition, finish carpentry, or broader commercial construction practices will help you succeed across varied projects.

Benefits and Support:

Blackhawk offers health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, plus a 401(k), Health Savings Account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off, sick leave, and vacation leave. The company pays half of the employee benefits premium and contributes $50 per month to an HSA. Employees receive 48 hours of PTO and vacation annually, with unused time eligible to roll over, along with employee appreciation events and regular pay reviews.

About the Company:

Blackhawk Professional Construction Services is a Twin Cities-based general contractor for commercial projects. We self perform carpentry, demolition, flooring, electric and dumpsters. As a family-oriented construction team, Blackhawk Tile & Stone gives skilled tradespeople the chance to do meaningful work alongside colleagues who value accountability, safety, improvement, and pride in a job well done. You will be part of a company that invests in its people and recognizes the expertise you bring to every project.

Equal Opportunity:

Blackhawk Professional Construction Services and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Apply Today:

If you are a motivated Journeyman Tile Setter ready to build your future with a trusted commercial construction team, apply today and put your craftsmanship to work with Blackhawk Tile & Stone.