Floor Covering Installer

Posted: March 21, 2022
Full Time

I & J Contracting Inc.

Company: I & J Contracting Inc.

Business information: We have skilled technicians specialized in a range of general contracting services. We have been in business since 1979. We do full renovation for rental apartment buildings. We create new layout in the unit, install new wires, new plumbing, new tiles or vinyl flooring, new kitchen, new painting, in other words we renovate the unit top to bottom.

Business Address: 22 Foxwell St. Toronto ON M6N1Z2

Work Location: 57 Forest St. Hamilton, ON L8N 1X3 and various locations throughout Burlington, Brantford and St. Catharines

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

· Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered

· Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding

· Measure, cut and install carpeting on floors

· 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

· 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

· Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

· Drive to and from various work locations to perform his duties

Requirements

-Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

-Experience: Between 2 to 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not have 2 to

3 years of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate OR completion of a two-to

three-year apprenticeship program is required.

-Driver’s License is required to drive to work locations.

-Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours

-Personal suitability: Judgement, Organized, Client focus, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability

-Work site environment: Dusty, Dangerous, At heights.

-Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

- Language: English is required

Salary: $22.22 – $24.22 per hour, 40 – 44 Hours per week.

Benefits: Vehicle and gas supplied by employer to drive to different work locations. Uniform and Safety equipment provided.

Important information:

This position will require flexibility on schedule. The employee will usually work 5 days per week from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some weekend work may be required based on the clients’ needs.

Apply by e-mail to: johan@iandjcontracting.ca

Apply by mail to: 22 Foxwell St Toronto ON M6N1Z2 Unit 6, 17 Canso Rd., Etobicoke, ON, M9W 4M1

Closes:
johan [at] iandjcontracting.ca