Hardwood Floor Installer
Self Employed
Gustine, CA
- Removed existing carpeting and other floor coverings prior to installing new floors.
- Installed baseboards and shoe moldings around the perimeter of each room.
- Applied sealants to protect newly installed floors from water damage.
- Inspected job sites for potential hazards before beginning work.
- Sanded down existing wood floors to prepare them for refinishing projects.
- Vacuumed up sawdust after each installation to keep worksites clean and safe.
- Assisted in loading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Repaired damaged boards or replaced entire sections of flooring when needed.
- Utilized moisture meters to ensure proper drying times between coats.
- Mixed stains and finishes according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance on power tools used during installations.
- Assisted in unloading materials at job sites upon arrival.
- Verified measurements were accurate before cutting any pieces of wood.
- Cleaned up work areas once jobs were completed as per client's specifications.
- Measured, cut, and installed hardwood flooring in various areas of homes.
- Prepared sub-floors for installation by cleaning, sanding, and leveling them.
- Used a variety of tools including saws, hammers, and drills to complete installations.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Sanded surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks and glue.
- Followed carpenter directions and work order information.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled work under direction of fully qualified carpenter.
- Performed tie spacing layout to measure, mark and cut material.
