Floor Covering Installer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. 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. 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. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. 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. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.