Hardwood Flooring Apprentice/Lead

Job Overview

Port Madison Wood Floors was established in 2013, and is owned/operated by a lifelong Bainbridge Island resident. Working with hardwood flooring is a physically demanding, thoughtful and unique experience. No two jobs are ever the exact same.

We are seeking a motivated and eager Apprentice (no experience) or Lead (experienced) to join our team. Fun personality, willing and able to work in a stressful/loud environment, can work with a team and independently. Experience in a customer-service related field is a plus, as you will interact with homeowners/contractors frequently. An individual that is detail orientated and focused on providing quality craftsmanship.

Apprentice - no flooring experience required, on-the-job training. Familiarity with basic tools is a plus. May take on solo tasks in time. Hourly pay ranges $20-$23 approx.

Lead - hardwood flooring experience specifically is required. Capable of taking on solo tasks quickly. Should be familiar with all tools and machinery used in this field, and know how to operate them properly. We can train you on BONA Products if necessary. Hourly pay ranges $23-$29 approx. Subject to change based on your experience.

Starting pay is based on experience. Raises are based on performance. Strong candidates will do an in-person interview followed by a paid working-interview to ensure best fit for both parties.

Background check will be ran for strong candidates following in-person interview.

Major holidays are paid following probationary period. Additional holidays for religious beliefs will be honored.

Services/Duties

• We install hardwood - prefinished, unfinished, solid, engineered - Cork, Bamboo and LVP.
• Demolition and disposal of hardwood, carpet, tile, LVP, and laminate.
• Occasional plywood subfloor work
• Installation (floating, staple/nail, trowel glue)
• Refinish / Buff & Topcoat / Deep Clean of flooring and stairs
• Repairs such as board replacements and superficial touch ups
• Staining unfinished floors when installing or refinishing
• Occasional removal of doors, manufacturing and installing of custom transition/reducers. Stair tread/risers manufacturing.
• This line of work is quite physicallly demanding as it's hours spent on knees, feet, heavy lifting, and driving. Also, mentally challenging as hardwood flooring is a craft, requiring attention to detail, creative thinking, and problem solving.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs solo. Heavier with assistance.
• Clean driving record, valid/current drivers license, and reliable transportation
• Must live in Kitsap County
• Provide professional references
• Customer service experience
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Need To Know

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance is offered after probationary period
• 40 hours of Paid Time Off is given after 1 year of employment. Sick Time builds based on WA laws
• Small tools are not provided, a list will be provided upon hire
• Larger tools and machinery are provided
• Company vehicle is provided, occasional use of a personal vehicle may be requested with the right to refuse
• Shift is Monday through Friday 7am-3pm approx.
• Overtime is likely in spring and fall. Throughout summer, our busiest season, overtime is frequently necessary. Overtime in winter varies.
• Weekend work is rare, occasionally offered with the right to refuse

More About The Team

• PMWF is a small business aiming to provide high-quality craftsmanship and thorough customer service to our community in Kitsap County
• We are a BONA Certified company. BONA is a Green Guard Certified brand. Low VOC (Volatile Organic Chemicals). BONA is very safe, zero to minimal Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• We occasionally branch out and use other products upon client request, only when deemed safe for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23