Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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On-site customer service
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Institutional
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Residential
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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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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
Experience and specialization
Installation specialization
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Vinyl or resilient tiles
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Vinyl or resilient sheets
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Ceramic tiles
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Marble tiles
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Terrazzo tiles
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Hardwood strip flooring
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Borders or feature strips
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Flash covings
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Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
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Parquet flooring
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Linoleum
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Rubber sheet goods
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Modular carpet tiles
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Fibre optic special effects
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Flexible PVC sheet goods
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Asphalt plank flooring
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Cork flooring
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Conductive flooring
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Astro-turf/game field materials
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Carpets/rugs
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
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: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, 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.