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Floor Installer - Carpet

Floor Coverings International

Northbrook, ILContract$60–90K/yrPosted 4mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–90K/yr
Location
Northbrook, IL
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Floor Coverings International is hiring a Floor Installer - Carpet. Floor Coverings International of Northbrook, IL is seeking hard-working, service-minded flooring installers. The role involves installing carpet using various methods, performing proper prep work, and executing seaming, trimming, and finishing with high attention to detail. Installers are expected to handle demo and removal of existing flooring, maintain a clean job site, and interact with customers in a friendly and polite manner.

Key focus areas include Install carpet using stretch-in and glue-down methods, Perform proper prep including tack strip, cushion, seam sealing, and subfloor readiness, and Execute seaming, trimming, and finishing work with high attention to detail.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Flooring Installation, Valid Driver’s License, and Own General Liability Insurance. Important skills include Carpet Installation, Broadloom Installation, Tack Strip Installation, Cushion Installation, Seam Sealing, and Subfloor Readiness. Preferred (not required): Residential Project Experience and Commercial Project Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Carpet InstallationBroadloom InstallationTack Strip InstallationCushion InstallationSeam SealingSubfloor ReadinessSeamingTrimmingFinishing WorkAttention to DetailFlooring DemolitionJob Site CleanupTool OrganizationClean Work EnvironmentSafe Work PracticesEfficient Work PracticesQuality Standards AdherenceProject Scope ReviewProject File FamiliarityUnits of Measurement KnowledgeMath CalculationsCustomer InteractionCustomer SatisfactionResidential Project ExperienceCommercial Project Experience

Qualifications

5 Years Professional Flooring InstallationValid Driver’s LicenseClean, Reliable VehicleAbility to Lift 75 LbsPhysically Demanding WorkOwn Trade Tools and EquipmentGeneral Liability InsuranceWorkers Comp InsuranceAuto Insurance

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Supportive Team

  • Competitive Pay

  • Steady Job Pipeline

Floor Coverings International of Northbrook, IL is hiring hard-working, service-minded flooring installers. We work with installation crews who are skilled installers that take pride in their craftsmanship and customer service. We respect the customer and their home, we deliver what we promise, and we clean up.

Requirements:

  • Install carpet using stretch-in and glue-down methods , including broadloom and carpet tile.

  • Perform proper prep including tack strip, cushion, seam sealing, and subfloor readiness.

  • Execute seaming, trimming, and finishing work with high attention to detail.

  • Handle demo and removal of existing flooring as needed

  • Daily and final cleanup of the job site to company standards.

  • Keep tools organized and clean and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

  • Ensure safe, organized, and efficient work practices at all times.

  • Ensure high quality company standards are met every time.

  • Job requires travel throughout the week. Additionally:

  • You must review and understand the scope of work of the project before you get there and familiarize yourself with the project file

  • Have knowledge of units of measurement and able to complete needed math calculations.

  • Interact with customers in a friendly and polite manner. Work to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with every aspect of the job.

  • Prefer experience with residential and commercial projects. Qualifications:

  • 5 years in professional flooring installation.

  • Valid driver’s license and clean, reliable vehicle.

  • Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.

  • The position requires repetitive crouching, squatting, standing, walking and lifting.

  • Own all the necessary trade tools and equipment for flooring installation.

  • Must have own insurance (general liability, workers comp, and auto) for all jobs.

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