Floor Layer

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 32 to 44 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
On-site customer service
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Various locations
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Tasks
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
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 materials on counter tops and raised platforms
Installation specialization
Hardwood strip flooring
Borders or feature strips
Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
Carpets/rugs
Security and safety
Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Screening questions
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Employment terms options
Flexible hours
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Gasoline paid
Other benefits
Free parking available
Transportation provided by employer
Support for persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees