floor covering installer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Residential.
- Various locations.
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 carpeting on floors.
- Prepare tenders and quotations.
- Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings.
- Prepare and install hardwood floors.
- Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings.
- Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations.
- Prepare floors for installations.
- Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants.
- Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces.
- Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting.
- Perform direct glue-down carpet installations.
- Perform double-bond carpet installations.
- Install outdoor carpets.
- Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired).
- Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms.
- Install vinyl decking materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
Installation specialization:
- Vinyl or resilient tiles.
- Vinyl or resilient sheets.
- Ceramic tiles.
- Marble tiles.
- Terrazzo tiles.
- Hardwood strip flooring.
- Flash covings.
- Linoleum.
- Modular carpet tiles.
- Carpets/rugs.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Judgement.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.