About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. Rural area. Urban area. 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. 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. Ceramic tiles. Marble tiles. Hardwood strip flooring. Linoleum. Carpets/rugs. Security and safety: Bondable. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to distinguish between colours. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.