Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
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Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
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Measure, cut and install resilient floor coverings
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Prepare and install hardwood floors
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Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
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Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
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Prepare floors for installations
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Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants
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Install carpeting on walls or other surfaces
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Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting
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Perform direct glue-down carpet installations
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Perform double-bond carpet installations
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Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)
Experience and specialization
Installation specialization
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Vinyl or resilient tiles
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Hardwood strip flooring
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Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
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Carpets/rugs
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.