Vaughn Murphy
Port Hawkesbury,NS
Summary
Hardworking Construction Flooring Installer well-versed in installing and repairing various flooring products. Bringing excellent attention to detail and eye for quality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Installer
JM Flooring
Lethbridge, Alberta
05.2003 - 12.2023
- Organized supplies into appropriate containers prior to beginning projects.
- Created custom cuts for around pipes or other objects in the room.
- Inspected rooms for any obstacles that could interfere with installation process.
- Provided advice on which type of flooring would best suit customer's needs.
- Performed minor repairs to existing floors before installation process began.
- Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
- Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates and potential issues.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for job sites.
- Followed safety protocols while operating power tools or hazardous materials.
- Worked with a variety of tools including saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
- Ensured proper alignment of boards during installation process.
- Checked finished installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Resolved customer complaints related to flooring installations promptly.
- Removed old flooring materials such as carpets or tiles when necessary.
- Prepared surfaces for installation by cleaning and leveling them.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when unexpected issues arose during job sites.
- Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
- Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
- Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
- Formed smooth flooring foundations by installing plywood or Masonite over support structures.
- Prepared base surfaces by removing debris, correcting imperfections and applying treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Lethbridge, AB06-1994
Skills
- Flooring installation
- Custom cutting
- Surface preparation
- Material measurement
Timeline
Flooring Installer
JM Flooring
05.2003 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School