The Grout Medic of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY and surrounding suburbs
Pay: $27–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Company Vehicle: Provided after training
Experience Required: 3+ years
About the Role
The Grout Medic of Buffalo is looking for an experienced, dependable Tile Setter / Tile & Grout Repair Technician to join our growing business. We specialize in restoring and maintaining tile and grout, helping homeowners bring their bathrooms, kitchens, and other tiled spaces back to life.
This is an opportunity to join a growing home-services business in a hands-on role where your craftsmanship and attention to detail make a visible difference for our customers.
We're looking for someone with at least three years of relevant hands-on experience who takes pride in quality workmanship, can work independently, and understands the importance of treating customers and their homes with respect.
Responsibilities
- Perform grout removal and replacement, grout cleaning, and color sealing.
- Remove and replace damaged or loose tiles.
- Apply and replace silicone caulking in showers, tubs, backsplashes, and other tiled areas.
- Perform tile-related repairs associated with water damage.
- Prepare work areas, protect surrounding surfaces, and maintain a clean job site.
- Assess project conditions and identify issues that may affect the quality or scope of work.
- Communicate professionally with customers about work being performed and any concerns that arise.
- Manage daily appointments, job-site preparation, and cleanup.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle in good working condition.
- Follow established procedures and safety practices to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in tile installation, tile repair, grout work, or a closely related trade.
- Working knowledge of grout types, silicone caulking, and tile repair techniques.
- Ability to work independently and complete jobs to a high standard.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
- Professional communication and customer-service skills.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record; driving history will be reviewed.
- Ability to travel to customer locations throughout the Buffalo area.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with residential tile and grout work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred experience: Grout restoration, grout removal and replacement, color sealing, recaulking, and residential tile repair.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay: $27–$32 per hour, depending on experience.
Company vehicle provided: A company vehicle is provided for the role after completion of training, subject to driving-record requirements. Use of a personal vehicle is required during training.
Consistent weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no regular weekend schedule.
Performance bonus opportunities: Potential to earn additional compensation as the business grows and performance expectations are established.
Why Join The Grout Medic?
At The Grout Medic of Buffalo, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to work in a growing business that values craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Rather than focusing exclusively on new construction, you'll help homeowners restore existing tile surfaces and extend the life of their homes' finishes. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, deliver excellent results, and grow with the business.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, values quality over shortcuts, and wants to make a positive impression on every customer.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, highlighting your relevant tile, grout, or residential repair experience to buffalo@thegroutmedic dot com. Candidates may be asked to discuss their previous work and provide examples or photos of completed projects.
We look forward to meeting you!
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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