Flooring Installer

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

This position supports Northtown Flooring, a subcontracting division of Centric, focused on delivering projects with the same excellence and client-first mindset that defines the Centric brand.

Position Objective

The Flooring Installer is responsible for laying down a variety of floor materials based on client specifications, including carpet, carpet tile, ceramic tile, hardwood, LVT, and LVP.

Essential Job Functions

• Install commercial and residential flooring according to the manufacturer’s specifications
• Measure, clean, and prepare the floors or walls to be installed
• Prepare the subfloor for installation
• Ensure flooring materials are properly secured
• Cut, trim, and install carpet, hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring products paying particular attention to wall edges, openings, transitions, and thresholds
• Verify that installed flooring materials are level and smooth
• Assist warehouse coordinator when loading and unloading delivery trucks and check materials to verify product accuracy
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and Centric safety requirements
  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• OSHA-10 certification is required within 30 days of employment
• Telehandler certification is preferred
• Two (2) years of previous work experience in a construction-related field
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of different flooring types and installation methods
• Able to understand directions and read blueprints
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and perform manual labor
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong initiative and can accomplish tasks with minimal manager supervision
• Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those encountered while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing, crouching, bending, and kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work with sharp tools and power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination
  

Superior Benefits Package

• PTO
• 100% Employee-Owned!
• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service
• Affordable, quality medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with company contributions
• 529e college savings plan with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.