Hardwood Floor Covering Installer

• Posted by : Chris Young - Hardwood Flooring installation

 August 18, 2026 - February 18, 2027

• Job category : Carpenters

• Salary : $21 Per Hour

         

Job Description

Job Title:

Hardwood Floor Covering Installer

Location:

Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Wage:

$21.00 per hour

Job Description

We are currently looking for a skilled and dependable Hardwood Floor Covering Installer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and preparing a variety of floor coverings in residential and commercial settings. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently at different job locations.

The ideal applicant should have experience with hardwood flooring, carpeting, resilient floor coverings, and floor preparation techniques while maintaining high-quality workmanship and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inspect, measure, and mark floor surfaces to be covered, establish layout lines, and determine material requirements.

2. Prepare floors for installation by removing existing floor coverings, adhesive residue, debris, and other contaminants.

3. Inspect subfloors for moisture, levelness, and surface condition, and prepare surfaces as required for hardwood flooring installation.

4. Measure, cut, and fasten underlayments and install moisture barriers where required by the flooring system.

5. Prepare and install solid, engineered, parquet, and pre-finished hardwood floors using appropriate nails, staples, adhesives, or other installation methods.

6. Measure, cut, and fit hardwood planks around door frames, walls, heating vents, stairways, and other obstacles.

7. Install transition strips, reducers, quarter-rounds, stair nosings, and other finishing components to complete flooring edges and connections.

8. Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings by replacing loose, split, warped, or otherwise damaged hardwood boards where necessary.

9. Inspect completed flooring installations for gaps, uneven joints, loose boards, and other defects, and make necessary adjustments.

10. Operate flooring installation tools and equipment, including pneumatic nailers, saws, and other hand or power tools, in accordance with safe work procedures.

11. Acclimatize hardwood flooring materials to site conditions before installation, as required by the flooring manufacturer's specifications.

12. Remove installation waste and maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the project

Employment Requirements·

•  Secondary (high) school graduation certificate preferred
•   Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of related flooring installation experience
•  Ability to perform physically demanding work in construction environments
• Knowledge of flooring materials, installation methods, and related tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Work Setting

· Various job locations
· Residential and commercial worksites
· On-site work only; remote work is not available

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

· Physically demanding work involving bending, kneeling, lifting, and standing for extended periods
· Repetitive tasks using flooring installation equipment and hand tools
· Work may involve dusty and noisy construction environments
· Ability to handle flooring materials and equipment safely

Work Schedule

· Full-time hours (40 hours per week)
· Day shifts with occasional overtime depending on project requirements
· Permanent employment position

How to Apply:

By Email:

christopheryoungflooring2859@outlook.com

By Mail: 726 Lakeview Ave, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4E 3B8