apprentice floor covering installer Student job

Languages English Student status Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Part time enrollment On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Commercial Industrial Residential Various locations Responsibilities 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 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 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 Ceramic tiles Marble tiles Hardwood strip flooring Borders or feature strips Flash covings Hardwood intricate patterns flooring Parquet flooring Linoleum Rubber sheet goods Modular carpet tiles Fibre optic special effects Flexible PVC sheet goods Asphalt plank flooring Cork flooring Conductive flooring Astro-turf/game field materials Carpets/rugs Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information 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 Own tools/equipment Tools Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Gloves Mask Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Benefits Financial benefits Gasoline paid Group insurance benefits Other benefits Free parking available