City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, Soft Floor Coverers perform skilled, journey-level work in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of buildings and facilities in relation to floors and other surfaces; choose appropriate material based on job specifications; use hand and power tools; measure, cut, fit and lay carpet, linoleum and soft tile; maintain tools and equipment, maintain records of completed work; and perform related duties as required.

The 7393 Soft Floor Coverer is distinguished from 7394 Soft Floor Coverer Supervisor I in that the latter classification has supervisorial responsibilities.  This position is distinguished from the 7344 Carpenter in that the Carpenter performs woodworking duties constructing buildings, furniture and other objects out of wood; and is distinguished from the 7378 Tile Setter in that the Tile Setter works with tile, marble or glass block.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.   Measures, cuts, fits, and lays floor padding, carpet, linoleum, asphalt, cork, vinyl composition tile, vinyl composite mastipave, synthetic grass, epoxy, urethane, plastics, metals or rubber tile on floors and other surfaces.

2.   Preparatory removal of floor covering, wall-base covering, adhesive, underlayments, sanding, patching, sealing, and priming of the installation surface..       

3.   Installation on floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, fixtures, furnishings, or exterior application on structures, patios, pool perimeters, sport fields, area ways, all other like or similar applications, whether permanent or temporary.

4.   Installation of lining felt, carpet, pad, underlayment compositions, leveling compounds, or any material used as a base for the finished surface.

5.   Measures and marks off floor in accordance with floor covering plan.

6.   Application of mastic to floors prior to laying floor covering.

7.    Application and fitting of fasteners, tackless strips, protective and decorative trim relating to the installation of linoleum, carpet and other materials specified herein tape, nosing, top set or butt-to-base, cap, corner beads, edging, hinging, and all other accessories, and related sundries.

8.   Uses a hand-operated carpet power stretcher in putting carpet into place.

9.   Rolls linoleum with large roller to adhere it to floor surface.

10.  Sews binding tape on rugs and carpets to make a finished edge and to prevent raveling.

11.  Repairs tears and opened seams in carpets and rugs and patches carpeting by whatever method required, such as sewing, heatseaming or any other accepted process.

12.  Repairs seams and cracks in linoleum and vinyl composition tile floors as required.

13.  Maintains tools and equipment.

14.  Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.

Knowledge of:  Carpet and linoleum laying procedures; and work safety procedures.   

Ability to:  Use hand and power tools; maintain good working relationships with departmental staff and non-departmental staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; calculate the amounts of floor covering materials required; perform a variety of tasks that require lifting, bending, stooping and crawling; kneel, bend or squat for extended periods of time while laying carpet, linoleum or soft tile; and to operate a motor vehicle.  

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class.  Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship training program in carpet, linoleum and soft tile laying work of at least four years' duration and three years of verifiable journey-level experience in carpet, linoleum and soft tile laying work; OR
Five years of verifiable journey-level experience in the installation of carpet, linoleum, and soft tile, including at least one year in each specialty in carpet, linoleum and soft tile.

Special requirements:

1. Keen color perception.

2. Physical strength and agility.

Possession and maintenance of a valid driver license. 

Amended:     3/26/2010

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.