Floor Layer

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Installation specialization

• Hardwood strip flooring
• Borders or feature strips
• Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
• Carpets/rugs

Additional information

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer