Floor Covering Installer (NOC 73113)

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient tiles
• Vinyl or resilient sheets
• Hardwood strip flooring
• Hardwood intricate patterns flooring
• Linoleum
• Rubber sheet goods
• Modular carpet tiles
• Cork flooring
• Carpets/rugs

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance