floor covering installer

Government of Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Kingston, Eastern Ontario, is looking for a Flooring Installer to execute various flooring related tasks. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have 1 to 2 years of experience in flooring installation. The role is physically demanding and requires handling heavy loads, as well as the ability to read blueprints and specifications. This position is on-site only, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in flooring installation.
• Must be physically fit and able to handle heavy loads.
• Experience with various flooring materials and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare and install flooring materials.

Skills

Experience in flooring installation

Ability to read blueprints

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient tiles
• Ceramic tiles
• Terrazzo tiles
• Hardwood strip flooring
• Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
• Linoleum
• Modular carpet tiles
• Conductive flooring
• Carpets/rugs

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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