- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
OdoursDusty
Work setting
CommercialIndustrialResidentialVarious locations
Tasks
Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be coveredRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Measure, 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 installationsEstimate costs and materialsPrepare 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 materials
Installation specialization
Vinyl or resilient tilesVinyl or resilient sheetsCeramic tilesMarble tilesTerrazzo tilesHardwood strip flooringBorders or feature stripsFlash covingsHardwood intricate patterns flooringParquet flooringLinoleumRubber sheet goodsModular carpet tilesFibre optic special effectsFlexible PVC sheet goodsAsphalt plank flooringCork flooringConductive flooringAstro-turf/game field materialsCarpets/rugs
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingHandling heavy loadsBending, crouching, kneelingAbility to distinguish between coloursHand-eye co-ordination
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?
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