floor layer

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty

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
• Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
• Prepare and install hardwood floors
• Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
• 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 resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)
• Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient tiles
• Vinyl or resilient sheets
• Ceramic tiles
• Marble tiles
• Borders or feature strips
• Flash covings
• Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
• Parquet flooring
• Modular carpet tiles

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 44 hours per week