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Floor Covering Installer

Posted on Nov. 15, 2025 by nan

Caledonia, Canada
N/A

Full Time

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
On-site customer service
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Urban area
Various locations
Work in employer's/client's home
Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors
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 resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired)
Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms
Install vinyl decking materials
Installation specialization
Vinyl or resilient tiles
Vinyl or resilient sheets
Ceramic tiles
Marble tiles
Terrazzo tiles
Hardwood strip flooring
Borders or feature strips
Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
Parquet flooring
Modular carpet tiles
Flexible PVC sheet goods
Cork flooring
Carpets/rugs
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Gloves
Experience
1 to less than 7 months