floor covering installer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding.
• Prepare flooring plans and scheduling.
• Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings.
• Prepare and install hardwood floors.
• Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Prepare floors for installations.
• Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants.
• Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting.
• Perform direct glue-down carpet installations.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.