floor covering installer
msea construction inc., Richmond, VA, United States
Job details
Salary: 30.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Shift: Day
Start date: As soon as possible
Source: Job Bank #3557267
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote work.
Work setting
On-site customer service
Commercial
Institutional
Residential
Urban area
Various locations
Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
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 countertops and raised platforms.
Installation specialization
Vinyl or resilient sheets
Ceramic tiles
Hardwood strip flooring
Borders or feature strips
Flash covings
Hardwood intricate pattern flooring
Cork flooring
Conductive flooring
Astro‑turf/game field materials
Carpets/rugs
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Hand‑eye coordination
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Safety equipment/gear
Steel‑toed safety boots
Gloves
Mask
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youth: on‑the‑job training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and awareness training to create a welcoming work environment.
Eligibility
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
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Salary: 30.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Shift: Day
Start date: As soon as possible
Source: Job Bank #3557267
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote work.
Work setting
On-site customer service
Commercial
Institutional
Residential
Urban area
Various locations
Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
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 countertops and raised platforms.
Installation specialization
Vinyl or resilient sheets
Ceramic tiles
Hardwood strip flooring
Borders or feature strips
Flash covings
Hardwood intricate pattern flooring
Cork flooring
Conductive flooring
Astro‑turf/game field materials
Carpets/rugs
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Ability to distinguish between colours
Hand‑eye coordination
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Safety equipment/gear
Steel‑toed safety boots
Gloves
Mask
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youth: on‑the‑job training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and awareness training to create a welcoming work environment.
Eligibility
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
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