Description
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Independence
Tasks
- 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.
- Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
- Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
Work Activities
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Project management software
- Office suite software
- Calendar and scheduling software
Abilities
- Extent Flexibility
- Problem Sensitivity
- Trunk Strength
- Near Vision
- Static Strength
Skills
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Quality Control Analysis
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Building and Construction
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Carpet Master InstallerCertifying Organization
International Certified Floor Installers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Carpet Repair and Reinstallation TechnicianCertifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Commercial Carpet installer - AdvancedCertifying Organization
International Certified Floor Installers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Advanced Residential and Commercial CertificationCertifying Organization
International Certified Floor Installers
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Advanced Residential CertificationCertifying Organization
International Certified Floor Installers
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $45,652 |
| Median (50%) | $52,561 |
| High (90%) | $62,180 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $55,764 |
| Mid Level | $49,372 |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 20,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 18,500 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -9%
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