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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly. Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting. Able to install resilient flooring, carpet tile, ceramic tile, etc. Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer. Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering. Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions. Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry. Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint. Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear. Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place. Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed. Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method. Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces. Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall. Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet. Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method. Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place. Draw building diagrams and record dimensions. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience not required as we are willing to train but experience is appreciated. Commercial Flooring - some travel required, majority of work is around Green Bay, WI area! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Our office is located at 2289 Main St. Green Bay, WI 54311. If you live in the area, feel free to drop by our office for a resume. Mail a Rsum: 2289 Main Street Green Bay, WI 54311 E-Mail a Rsum: office@jwflooring.net