floor covering installer

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 Work setting Commercial Industrial Residential Urban area 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 Estimate costs and materials 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 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 Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Gloves Mask Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Health benefits Dental plan Paramedical services coverage