floor covering installer apprentice

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Odours Dusty Work setting On-site customer service Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential Rural area Urban area Various locations Responsibilities Tasks 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 outdoor carpets 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 Hardwood strip flooring Borders or feature strips Flash covings Hardwood intricate patterns flooring Parquet flooring Linoleum Rubber sheet goods Modular carpet tiles Flexible PVC sheet goods Asphalt plank flooring Cork flooring Carpets/rugs Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Vehicle supplied by employer 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 Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

The role involves measuring, cutting, and installing various floor coverings including carpet, hardwood, and resilient materials. Responsibilities also include reading blueprints, preparing floors, and conducting pre-installation tests.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required as the employer provides training for this apprentice position.

• Vehicle supplied by employer

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée

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• Blueprint Reading
• Flooring Installation
• Carpeting
• Hardwood Flooring
• Resilient Floor Coverings
• Measuring and Cutting
• Moisture and Temperature Testing
• Cost Estimation
• Knee Kicker Operation
• Vinyl Decking Installation
• Customer Service
• Hand-eye Coordination

• Trades
• Construction
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

6 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Internship