About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. 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. 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. Borders or feature strips. Flash covings. Hardwood intricate patterns flooring. Parquet flooring. Linoleum. Rubber sheet goods. Modular carpet tiles. Fibre optic special effects. Flexible PVC sheet goods. Asphalt plank flooring. Cork flooring. Conductive flooring. Astro-turf/game field materials. Carpets/rugs. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day.