Floor Installer - Carpet

Floor Coverings International, Ltd.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Competitive Pay

Steady Job Pipeline

Job summary

A leading flooring installation company is seeking an experienced flooring installer in Northbrook, Illinois. The role involves installing carpet using various methods, ensuring high quality standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, valid driver’s license, and be able to lift 75 lbs. The position requires tool ownership and passing a background check. The company offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional flooring installation experience required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Install carpet using stretch-in and glue-down methods.
• Perform proper prep including tack strip, cushion, and seam sealing.
• Execute seaming, trimming, and finishing work with high attention to detail.
• Conduct daily and final cleanup of the job site.
• Ensure safe and organized work practices.

Skills

Professional flooring installation

Customer interaction

Math calculations

Physical stamina

Tools

Trade tools and equipment for flooring installation

Job description

Benefits

• Supportive Team
• Competitive Pay
• Steady Job Pipeline

Responsibilities

• Install carpet using stretch-in and glue-down methods, including broadloom and carpet tile.
• Perform proper prep including tack strip, cushion, seam sealing, and subfloor readiness.
• Execute seaming, trimming, and finishing work with high attention to detail.
• Handle demo and removal of existing flooring as needed.
• Daily and final cleanup of the job site to company standards.
• Keep tools organized and clean, maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure safe, organized, and efficient work practices at all times.
• Ensure high quality company standards are met every time.
• Job requires travel throughout the week.

Additional Responsibilities

• You must review and understand the scope of work of the project before you get there and familiarize yourself with the project file.
• Have knowledge of units of measurement and be able to complete needed math calculations.
• Interact with customers in a friendly and polite manner. Work to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with every aspect of the job.
• Prefer experience with residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years in professional flooring installation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean, reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• The position requires repetitive crouching, squatting, standing, walking and lifting.
• Own all the necessary trade tools and equipment for flooring installation.
• Must have own insurance (general liability, workers comp, and auto) for all jobs.
• All of our installers and helpers must be able to pass a criminal background check. If you think this may be an issue, please reach out to us directly and we can discuss your situation.