Carpet Installers
On the Job
Carpet Installers lay carpet from rolls or blocks onto floors. They also install padding and trim.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Clean work sites.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Install carpet or flooring.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
Typical Working Conditions
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
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