About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. 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 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.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.