Floor Covering Installer

  • Barrhead
  • Dexters Finishing Ltd.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Work setting :

  • Various locations Tasks :

  • Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered

  • Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding

  • Prepare flooring plans and scheduling

  • Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors

  • Prepare tenders and quotations

  • Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings

  • Prepare and install hardwood floors

  • Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings

  • Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations

  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

  • Prepare floors for installations

  • Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants

  • Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces

  • Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting

  • Perform direct glue-down carpet installations

  • Perform double-bond carpet installations

  • Install outdoor carpets

  • Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)

  • Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms

  • Install vinyl decking materials Installation specialization :

  • Vinyl or resilient tiles

  • Vinyl or resilient sheets

  • Ceramic tiles

  • Marble tiles

  • Terrazzo tiles

  • Hardwood strip flooring

  • Flash covings

  • Linoleum

  • Modular carpet tiles

  • Carpets/rugs Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Physically demanding

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Ability to distinguish between colours

  • Hand-eye co-ordination Own tools/equipment :

  • Tools

  • Steel-toed safety boots

  • Hard hat

  • Gloves Personal suitability :

  • Client focus

  • Judgement

  • Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week