floor covering installer apprentice

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Residential
• Rural area
• Urban area
• 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 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
• Perform direct glue-down carpet installations
• Perform double-bond carpet installations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer