Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
Work setting
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Commercial
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Residential
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
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Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
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Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
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Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
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Prepare and install hardwood floors
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Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
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Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
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Estimate costs and materials
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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Prepare floors for installations
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Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants
Experience and specialization
Installation specialization
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Vinyl or resilient tiles
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Hardwood strip flooring
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Borders or feature strips
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Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
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Parquet flooring
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Rubber sheet goods
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Cork flooring
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Employment groups
Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.