Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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
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Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces
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Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting
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Perform direct glue-down carpet installations
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Perform double-bond carpet installations
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Install outdoor carpets
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Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)
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Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms
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Install vinyl decking materials
Additional 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
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
Employment groups
Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.