Hardwood Floor Installer / Apprentice
About The Position
A locally owned, high-end hardwood flooring company in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented hardwood flooring installer and is open to hiring an apprentice. The role offers hands-on training directly from the owner and the opportunity to learn the complete hardwood flooring process. Most projects are residential, with some commercial work. The company emphasizes quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and care for customers’ property. Previous flooring experience is welcome but not required. The employer is willing to train someone who is dependable, hardworking, comfortable using power tools, and interested in developing a skilled trade. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. Weekend work is generally not required; occasional overtime may be available or required based on project schedules, and hours worked over 40 are paid at time-and-a-half. Compensation is $18–$35 per hour based on flooring experience and overall skill level. Paid holidays and insurance options are available.
Requirements
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Careful attention to detail and pride in the finished product.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop new skills.
- Ability to work independently and alongside the owner as part of a small team.
- Experience using hand and power tools, or the ability to learn.
- Ability to perform physical work throughout the day, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work respectfully and professionally in customers’ homes.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel to jobsites throughout the Cedar Rapids area.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in flooring, carpentry, construction, remodeling, painting, woodworking, or another hands-on trade is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Install hardwood flooring in residential and commercial properties.
- Sand, stain, seal, and finish hardwood floors.
- Prepare floors and work areas for installation or refinishing.
- Measure, cut, and fit flooring materials accurately.
- Safely operate sanders, saws, hand tools, and other equipment.
- Protect customers’ homes, furnishings, and surrounding work areas.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites.
- Load, unload, and transport tools and flooring materials.
- Follow established installation, finishing, and safety procedures.
- Communicate professionally with the owner, coworkers, contractors, and customers.
Benefits
- Paid holidays.
- Insurance options available.
- Hands-on training directly from the owner.
- Opportunity to learn a specialized trade and increase earning potential as skills develop.
- Small-team environment where reliability, craftsmanship, and individual contributions are valued.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
