Overview
Languages
English
Education
-
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
-
On-site customer service
-
Commercial
-
Industrial
-
Residential
-
Various locations
-
Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
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
-
Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
-
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 materials on counter tops and raised platforms
Experience and specialization
Installation specialization
-
Hardwood strip flooring
-
Borders or feature strips
-
Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
-
Carpets/rugs
Additional information
Security and safety
-
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
-
Physically demanding
-
Handling heavy loads
-
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
-
Safety equipment/gear
-
Steel-toed safety boots
-
Gloves
Personal suitability
-
Client focus
-
Efficient interpersonal skills
-
Judgement
-
Organized
-
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
-
Free parking available
-
Transportation provided by employer
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.