About This Career Path
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Construction & Architecture
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Carpet Installers
Average
$46,140
ANNUAL
$22.18
HOURLY
Entry Level
$26,450
ANNUAL
$12.72
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,350
ANNUAL
$18.44
HOURLY
Expert Level
$74,300
ANNUAL
$35.72
HOURLY
Carpet Installers
Carpet Installers
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Carpet Installers
01
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.
02
Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
03
Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
04
Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
05
Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
06
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.
07
Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
08
Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
09
Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
10
Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
Carpet Installers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Static Strength
Carpet Installers
Bilingual - Spanish
Professional position responsible for maintaining the installation schedule. This position will work closely with Arizona & Texas Floor and Décor locations, customers, office staff and installation crews.
Essential Job Functions
Answer phones and emails, schedules and confirms appointments and inputs customer data into company systems
Contact customers to schedule and confirm their installation
Manages department schedule by maintaining calendars, databases and scheduling tool
Organizes workflow and appointments by reading and routing correspondence, collecting customer information, and managing assignments
Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintain and communicate product specifics to potential customers
Provide information and product and/or service-related materials to customers
Build and maintain a positive business relationship with Arizona & Texas Floor & Decor locations necessary to influence and achieve outstanding business results
Provide the highest level of client service to create positive customer experiences
Scheduler Qualification/Skills
Extremely organized, detail-oriented team player
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Proven ability to set priorities to meet the goals and objectives of the business
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Creative, flexible and efficient work habits
Skilled at establishing relationships with energy and enthusiasm
Microsoft Office skills
Reporting skills
Strong phone and listening skills
Excellent follow up and problem-solving skills
Education and/or Experience
QuickBooks experience preferred
Exceptional computer skills, Excel proficient
Previous administrative experience preferred
Experience working in a customer focused environment
Job Conditions
Work days include Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Closed major holidays
401K Program
Option to work remotely after 1 year and is based on professionalism, job performance, teamwork, communication, positive behavior, and dependability
Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)
Business Management & Administration
Full Time
Construction & Architecture
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