Floor finisher, Kaiwhakaoti kiripapa
Also known as
- Floor polisher, floor restorer, floor sander, carpet vinyl fitter, carpet vinyl layer, timber floor sander, floor sander apprentice
Floor finishers measure, prepare and apply protective or decorative coats of finish to floors and may repair floor coverings.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$53K to $81K
Most common
$95K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Floor finishers
- usually work regular business hours but may work long and irregular hours
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dusty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- measure, cut and apply floor coverings
- sand, smooth and coat floor surfaces
- prepare flooring surfaces for finishing
- lift floor coverings
- inspect floors for condition and repairs
- measure and prepare areas to be covered
- mark gridlines on sports floor courts
- apply sealants or coatings to timber floors
- clean floors and work areas
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to do an apprenticeship in floor installation and get a New Zealand Certificate in Flooring Installation (Level 4) OR a New Zealand Certificate in Timber and Composite Flooring (Level 4) OR a New Zealand Certificate in Flooring Surface Preparation (Level 4) or similar
You may need
- a driver licence
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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