Perform journey - level floor-laying or floor-covering work.

Positions in this class perform journey - level work in applying a variety of decorative and functional covering to floors, walls, and countertops.

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.

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.

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a floor-layer or carpet-layer;

Full journey status as a floor-layer or carpet-layer in a union;

Four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.