- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
CommercialIndustrialResidentialUrban areaVarious 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 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 materialsRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsJudgementOrganizedTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekendOvertime available
Health benefits
Dental planParamedical services coverage
