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No extensive flooring experience is required, but candidates should be willing to learn, follow instructions, work safely, and take pride in delivering quality results.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n* Assist with the installation of hardwood flooring using cleat, glue-assist, and full-spread methods.\n* Help remove existing flooring while protecting walls, trim, cabinets, and surrounding surfaces.\n* Prepare subfloors through cleaning, sanding, grinding, patching, leveling, and minor repairs.\n* Learn how moisture conditions affect hardwood flooring and installation.\n* Measure, mark, and cut flooring materials accurately under supervision.\n* Assist with installing plywood underlayment using the proper nailing schedule and joint preparation.\n* Help maintain proper flooring alignment and secure installation.\n* Assist with installing vents, baseboards, shoe molding, and transitions.\n* Learn basic board repairs and lace-in techniques.\n* Safely operate hand tools and flooring equipment after receiving proper training.\n* Communicate professionally with installers, sales associates, project managers, operations managers, homeowners, and other trades.\n* Work collaboratively with the installation team to complete projects on schedule.\n* Keep tools, materials, vehicles, and job sites clean and organized.\n* Follow all company and job-site safety procedures.\n\nQualifications\n\n* No previous hardwood flooring experience is required; construction, carpentry, or flooring experience is a plus.\n* Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.\n* Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.\n* Careful attention to detail and respect for customers’ homes and property.\n* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n* Basic familiarity with hand and power tools is preferred.\n* Good communication and problem-solving skills.\n* Commitment to safe work practices.\n* Ability to perform physical construction work, including standing, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying materials for extended periods.\n* Willingness to work in residential new construction and occupied homes.\n\nTraining and Career Growth\n\nApprentices will receive on-the-job training in:\n\n* Hardwood flooring installation methods\n* Subfloor preparation and evaluation\n* Moisture testing and wood-flooring fundamentals\n* Measuring, cutting, and material layout\n* Underlayment installation\n* Floor vents, trim, shoe molding, and transitions\n* Board repairs and lace-in work\n* Safe use of saws, grinders, sanders, and other flooring tools\n\nOpportunities are available to advance into installer and lead installer positions as skills and experience develop.\n\nJob Type\n\nFull-time\n\nBenefits\n\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Employee discount\n* Health insurance\n* Life insurance\n* On-the-job training\n* Opportunities for advancement\n* Paid time off\n* Retirement plan\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location\n\nIn person\n\nIf you are reliable, hardworking, and interested in learning the hardwood flooring trade, we encourage you to apply.\n\nPay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* On-the-job training\n* Paid time off\n* Tools provided\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sutton Flooring","rawCompany":"sutton flooring","city":"Dunlap","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:46:11.460Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2042.00","title":"Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles","slug":"floor-layers-except-carpet-wood-and-hard-tiles"},{"code":"47-2043.00","title":"Floor Sanders and Finishers","slug":"floor-sanders-and-finishers"},{"code":"47-2041.00","title":"Carpet Installers","slug":"carpet-installers"}],"industries":[{"code":"238330","title":"Flooring Contractors","slug":"flooring-contractors"},{"code":"321918","title":"Other Millwork (including Flooring)","slug":"other-millwork-including-flooring"},{"code":"238350","title":"Finish Carpentry Contractors","slug":"finish-carpentry-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardwood Apprentice","description":"We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Apprentice Hardwood Flooring Installer to join our team. 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