Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Industrial
- Residential
- Urban area
- Various locations
Responsibilities
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
- Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
- Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
- Estimate costs and materials
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- 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
- Install outdoor carpets
Experience and specialization
Installation specialization
- Carpets/rugs
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available