Floor Covering Installer

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities

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
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player