Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

CommercialResidentialVarious locations

Tasks

Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be coveredMeasure, cut and fasten underlay and underpaddingPrepare flooring plans and schedulingMeasure, cut and install carpeting on floorsPrepare tenders and quotationsMeasure, cut and install resilient floor coveringsPrepare and install hardwood floorsInspect and repair damaged floor coveringsConduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installationsPrepare floors for installationsRemove existing floor coverings and contaminantsInstall carpeting on walls or other surfacesEmploy knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpetingPerform direct glue-down carpet installationsPerform double-bond carpet installationsInstall outdoor carpetsInstall resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)Install materials on counter tops and raised platformsInstall vinyl decking materialsRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Installation specialization

Vinyl or resilient tilesVinyl or resilient sheetsCeramic tilesMarble tilesTerrazzo tilesHardwood strip flooringFlash covingsLinoleumModular carpet tilesCarpets/rugs

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demandingHandling heavy loadsBending, crouching, kneelingAbility to distinguish between coloursHand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

ToolsSteel-toed safety bootsHard hatGloves

Personal suitability

Client focusJudgement

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

Evening

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Dexter's Finishing Ltd.

Open Positions

floor covering installer