Flooring Installer
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Commercial floors on projects with Tier 1 and Tier 2 builders across Perth and Western Australia are the focus of this permanent full-time Flooring Installer job, under the Site Supervisor.
Suitably qualified overseas installers can receive visa sponsorship. Careful preparation of the floor before laying is a big part of doing the job well. Neat records and good teamwork on busy sites help projects run on time.
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Key Responsibilities
- Fit your specialist coverings: sheet vinyl, LVT and similar resilient types (with welding and coving) or carpet and carpet tiles
- Prepare subfloors by patching, grinding, levelling and priming
- Test moisture and flatness before laying and record the results
- Interpret finishes schedules and drawings
- Set out and measure precisely
- Coordinate with the other trades and the builder's site team so the job stays on programme
- Inspect, store and protect materials on site, minimising waste
- Complete quality checklists, photo records, timesheets and daily reports
- Comply with site safety rules, inductions and safe work method statements
Requirements & Eligibility
- A good eye for detail
- Trustworthy, with good communication in English on site
- A driver's licence valid in Australia
- A WA White Card, or the able to get one before starting
- Preferred but not required: a floor covering trade qualification such as a Certificate III in Flooring Technology, or an equivalent overseas qualification or experience
- Skills in at least one trade: carpet installation, vinyl installation or subfloor preparation
- At least 3 years of commercial flooring experience, in Australia or overseas
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