floor covering installer

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Odours. Dusty.

Work setting:

Commercial. Residential. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding.
• Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors.
• Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings.
• Prepare and install hardwood floors.
• Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings.
• 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.

Installation specialization:

Vinyl or resilient sheets. Carpets/rugs.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Hand-eye co-ordination.

Personal suitability:

Organized. Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Night. Day. Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.