What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpet Flooring Installer position at Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago?
Job Title: Carpet Flooring Installer
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Carpet Flooring Installer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpet installation, demonstrating precision, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carpet Installation: Accurately measure, cut, and install carpet in various settings, including residential and commercial spaces, ensuring a perfect fit and finish.
- Floor Preparation: Prepare installation sites by cleaning, removing old flooring, and ensuring surfaces are level and ready for carpet installation.
- Tools and Equipment Handling: Safely and effectively use tools and equipment such as carpet stretchers, tack strips, adhesives, and trimming tools.
- Client Interaction: Collaborate with executive team to understand client needs and preferences, offering guidance on carpet selection and care.
- Quality Assurance: Perform final inspections of installed carpet to ensure quality standards are met and address any client concerns.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Provide maintenance and repair services for existing carpet installations, including re-stretching and patching.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
Insurance Requirements:
- Installers will be required to possess errors and omissions insurance no less than $1 million dollars.
- Installers will maintain insurance coverage that extends to its employees or any third parties in compliance with standard industry practice of no less than $100,000 bodily injury and $1,000,000 property damage.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Carpet Flooring Installer or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with various types of carpets and installation techniques, including stairs, stair runners, and natural carpets like wool.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical stamina and the ability to handle heavy materials.
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in carpet installation is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive contract payments.
- Consistent and on-time payments awarded at completion of installation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Supportive team environment.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their experience and qualifications, along with a portfolio of past tile installation projects, if available. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
About Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago:
Floor Coverings International provides a rave-worthy experience in flooring. Knowledgeable local teams of trusted experts own the process from start to finish. We offer thousands of possibilities from our Mobile Flooring Showroom®, give honest advice without high-pressure sales tactics, and provide experienced installers to make the whole experience exceptional from start to finish. In short, we aren't happy until our customers are happy. That's earned us an average of 4.8 stars in reviews, and made us one of the highest-rated flooring companies in North America.
Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago, IL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
