About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: On-site customer service. Commercial. Residential. Various locations. Tasks: Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements . Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding. Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors. 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. Installation specialization: Vinyl or resilient tiles. Vinyl or resilient sheets. Hardwood strip flooring. Parquet flooring. Linoleum. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Day. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.