Floor Tile Layer

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Industrial
• Residential
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
• Prepare and install hardwood floors
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• 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
• Install outdoor carpets
• Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms
• Install vinyl decking materials

Experience and specialization

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient tiles
• Vinyl or resilient sheets
• Ceramic tiles
• Marble tiles
• Hardwood strip flooring
• Parquet flooring
• Rubber sheet goods
• Flexible PVC sheet goods
• Asphalt plank flooring
• Astro-turf/game field materials
• Carpets/rugs

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan