Qualifications

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: Completion of a two-to three-year apprenticeship program or over four years of work experience in the trade and some courses in floor covering installation is required.

Valid driver’s license is required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Bending, Crouching, kneeling.

Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Client focus, Accurate, Judgement, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Organized

Work site environment: Noisy

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) 

Language: English is required.

Description/Duties

Aligned Floor Coverings Inc.

Business Address: 107 - 4238 Lozells Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5A 0C4

Work Location: Burnaby, BC. Same as above and various job sites throughout Burnaby and Vancouver

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
• Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings 
• Remove existing floor coverings and contaminants 
• Employ knee kickers and other equipment to stretch carpeting 
• Perform double-bond carpet installations
• Install resilient stair components (special effects for the visually impaired) 
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations 
• Prepare floors for installations 
• Perform direct glue-down carpet installations 
• Install outdoor carpets 
• Install materials on counter tops and raised platforms
• Drive from one job site to another and transport tools and equipment

Salary: The starting wage is $21.11 per hour plus holiday pay, and it will increase based on the number of hours worked, in accordance with the collective agreement. 37.5 to 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Disability Insurance, Medical Benefits, Dental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance benefits, Pension plan benefits, Vision care benefits, Dental Insurance, Pension, Extended Medical Insurance, Uniforms and tools are provided as per collective agreement.

Important information: Flexibility in the schedule is required. Work schedule consists of 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Shifts will be from Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM. Sometimes shifts can start earlier or end later depending on the job site. A minimum of 30 hours per week are guaranteed during winter. Overtime and weekend work may be required depending on the business’ needs.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]