Typical Tasks
Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Independence
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Coordination
Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical 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.
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
