Floor Covering Installers

Acoustic Associates, Ltd; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustic Associates, Ltd is seeking a floor coverer to measure, estimate and lay out floors accurately on site in Minnesota. You will read complex blueprints, inspect floors, and work with a range of products from carpet to hardwood, using hand and power tools as needed.

The role requires substantial physical effort, precise math skills, and reliable transportation. Safety and PPE use are essential in daily tasks and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting and bending.
• Strong math and measuring skills for accurate layout.
• Keen eye for detail, symmetry and quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use PPE.
• Basic knowledge of industry materials and tools.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Measure and estimate square yardage or square footage from blueprints.
• Inspect and repair floors as needed and perform surface maintenance.
• Read and interpret complex floor layout blueprints.
• Work with stretch-in, vinyl, carpet, tile, and hardwood products.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely to install flooring.

Skills

Math & measurement

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Punctuality & reliability

Tools

Table saw

Sabre saw

Circular saw

Power miter saw

Band saw

Router

Drill

Belt sander

Torch

Laser

Nailer

Stapler

Job description

Floor coverers must be able to measure and estimate square yardage, or square footage, read and interpret complex floor layout blueprints, inspect & repair floors where needed.

Floor coverers work with different products almost daily; stretch-in carpet, double-stick carpet, direct glue down carpet, vinyl composition tile, linoleum, inlaid vinyl, roto vinyl, pre-finished hardwood floors, laminate floors, vinyl base, carpet base.

Floor coverers work mostly with hand tools but will at times be required to use a wide assortment of power tools such as table saws, Sabre saws, circular saws, power miter saws, band saws, routers, drills, belt sanders, torches, lasers and an assortment of nailers and staplers.

A floor coverer should be in good physical condition because much of the job consists of lifting, carrying, bending and kneeling.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting and bending
• Strong math and measuring skills for accurate layout
• Keen eye for detail, symmetry and quality craftsmanship
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Basic knowledge of industry materials and tools
• Reliable transportation and punctuality