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Floor Layer
Posted on December 13, 2024
by 2120551 Ontario Inc.
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/brampton/801041915/floor-layer/
Job Description
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