Floor layer

Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 3 years to less than 5 years Work site environment Dusty Work setting Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential Rural area Urban area Various locations Work in employer's/client's home Responsibilities Tasks Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered 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 Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications Prepare floors for installations Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants 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 Terrazzo 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 Additional information Security and safety Bondable 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 Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Team player Benefits Financial benefits Discretionary Performance Bonus Other benefits Free parking available