Definition
Lead and work with floorlayers to perform journey-level floorlaying or floorcovering work.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Regularly assign, instruct, and check the work of others at a project or job location. Perform journey-level work in applying a variety of decorative and functional covering to floors, walls, and countertops.
Typical Work
Ensure safety rules and precautions are followed;
Develop preliminary cost estimates;
Scrape, chip, and clean surfaces to prepare for installation of covering;
Apply adhesives, pastes, and grouts;
Lay tile, linoleum, and rubber cove base;
Remove, repair, and replace damaged, loose, and broken asphalt, asbestos, vinyl, and rubber tile; repair and replace rubber cove base;
Lay carpet; measure and cut padding and carpet to size; sew, trim, and tack in place;
Operate power carpet stretcher, electric hammer and drill; use chisel, knife, carpet shears, needle and thread;
Inspect surfaces for damages; estimate time and materials for repair;
Drive service vehicle;
May repair and replace ceramic counter tops;
May repair and grout ceramic tile in bathrooms and shower stalls;
May perform work in other trades;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a floorlayer or carpetlayer;
OR
Full journey status as a floorlayer or carpetlayer in a union;
OR
Four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
AND
One year experience performing journey-level floorlaying and floorcovering work.
OR
equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5351); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.