- No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
- Dusty
Work setting
- On-site customer service
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Various locations
- Work in employer's / client's home
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
Installation specialization
- Hardwood strip flooring
- Borders or feature strips
- Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
- Carpets / rugs
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
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
Screening questions
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Experience
- Will train
Workplace information
- On the road job
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Gasoline paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Transportation provided by employer
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