Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 44 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Will train

Work site environment

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Dusty

Work setting

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

Tasks

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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

Installation specialization

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

Security and safety

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Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player

Screening questions

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Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Gasoline paid

Other benefits

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Free parking available Transportation provided by employer

Support for persons with disabilities

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) * Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees