Carpet Installers
Also called:
Carpet Installer, Flooring Installer, Installer, Carpet Mechanic
What they do:
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
Business
- customer service
- management
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Physical Strength
- use your lower back and stomach
- lift, push, pull, or carry
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Self Control
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You might use software like this on the job:
Project management software
- Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor
- Carpet Dealer Management System CDMS
Analytical or scientific software
Calendar and scheduling software
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$36,750
per year, on average
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