The Floor Layer will measure, cut, and install various types of flooring and subflooring according to directions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathers and delivers supplies to construction or remodeling site; confirms correct quantity, quality, and type of flooring based on specifications.
• Removes furniture, radiators, existing flooring, molding, or any other obstacles as needed.
• Inspects, levels, and readies surfaces for flooring.
• Makes any necessary repairs before installing floors.
• Installs plywood or Masonite over existing floor or covers floor in waterproof compound and fills cracks as needed.
• Safely and correctly uses tools such as levels, plumb lines, adhesives, knives, sanders, and cutting or carpentry tools to create smooth and professional surfaces; chooses the correct tool for the specified type of flooring.
• Measures rooms precisely and accurately cuts materials to specifications.
• Coordinates installation with other simultaneous projects, ensuring adequate drying and curing time.
• Installs flooring and trims excess materials.
• Prepares flooring for finishes and applies appropriate finishing material.
• Applies decorative coverings and shock-absorbing or sound-deadening materials as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to understand and correctly calculate math and measurements.
• Ability to read diagrams and blue prints.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated ability to read and understand written directions required; vocational school or community college training preferred.
• At least six months of experience under a qualified floor layer required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods bending, stretching, lifting, and working on knees.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time and have sufficient strength to install floors.
• Must be able to work at night or on weekends as needed to complete job and coordinate with other trades.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to inspect fittings and straightness of flooring.