Flooring | Carpet | 1099

Floor Coverings International; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Floor Coverings International of Northbrook, IL is seeking skilled flooring installers who take pride in craftsmanship and customer service. Install carpeting with stretch-in and glue-down methods, handle prep, seaming, trimming, and finishing with precision, and perform demolition of existing flooring as required.

Candidates should review project scope beforehand, understand measurement units, and interact politely with customers to ensure high satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional flooring installation experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Own all necessary trade tools and equipment for flooring installation.
• Must have own insurance (general liability, workers comp, and auto) for all jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install carpet using stretch-in and glue-down methods, including broadloom and carpet tile.
• Perform prep work: tack strip, cushion, seam sealing, and subfloor readiness.
• Execute seaming, trimming, and finishing with high attention to detail.
• Demolish and remove existing flooring when needed.
• Daily and final cleanup of the job site to company standards.
• Keep tools organized and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Ensure safe, organized, and efficient work practices at all times.

Skills

Flooring installation

Customer interaction

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Floor Coverings International of Northbrook, IL works with hard-working, service-minded flooring crews who are skilled installers that take pride in their craftsmanship and customer service. We respect the customer and their home, we deliver what we promise, and we clean up.

Requirements:

• 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 and 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.

Additionally:

• 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 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.
• Own all the necessary trade tools and equipment for flooring installation.
• Must have own insurance (general liability, workers comp, and auto) for all jobs.