Floor Covering Installer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Commercial
Institutional
Residential
Urban area
Various locations
Installation
Tasks
Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
Prepare floors for installations
Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Type of materials
Hardners and epoxies
Coating/application specialization
Urethanes
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week