Floor Covering Installer

EMPLOYER: Kanata Woods Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Residential
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

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
  • Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
  • Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  • 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

Additional information

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

  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat

START DATE: 07/01/2024


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