Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

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Odours Dusty

Work setting

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On-site customer service Industrial Residential Various locations Work in employer's/client's home Willing to relocate

Tasks

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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 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 Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Installation specialization

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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 Linoleum Modular carpet tiles Flexible PVC sheet goods Cork flooring Carpets/rugs

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to distinguish between colours Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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* Life insurance