Floor covering installer

Oakel City Floor Plus Ltd. in Burnaby, BC is seeking a self-motivated Floor covering installer. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position.

Job Description

• The candidate must inspect, measure, and mark surfaces to be covered.
• The candidate must measure, cut, and fasten underlay and underpadding.
• The candidate must prepare flooring plans and scheduling.
• The candidate must measure, cut, and install carpeting on floors.
• The candidate must prepare tenders and quotations.
• The candidate must measure, cut, and install resilient floor coverings.
• The candidate must prepare and install hardwood floors.
• The candidate must inspect and repair damaged floor coverings.
• The candidate must conduct moisture, pH, temperature, and other tests prior to flooring installations.
• The candidate must estimate costs and materials.
• The candidate must prepare floors for installations.
• The candidate must remove existing floor coverings and contaminants.
• The candidate must install carpeting on walls or other surfaces.
• The candidate must employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting.
• The candidate must perform direct glue-down carpet installations.
• The candidate must perform double-bond carpet installations.
• The candidate must install outdoor carpets.
• The candidate must install resilient stair components designed for visually impaired accessibility.
• The candidate must install materials on countertops and raised platforms.
• The candidate must install vinyl decking materials.
• The candidate must read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be able to work in an on-site customer service environment, such as an office or business location.
• The candidate must work in a commercial setting that fosters a workforce of highly competent, respectful, mature, and accountable employees working toward a common goal.
• The candidate must work in residential settings, performing tasks on one-, two-, and three-family dwellings.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

general.oakelcityfloor@outlook.com