Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
22 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Floor Sanders and Finishers: $49,150 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. | General |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | General |
| Load materials into construction equipment. | General |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | General |
| Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. | General |
| Clean facilities or sites. | General |
| Clean building walls or flooring. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Floor planning software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| FloorCOST Estimator for Excel | Project management software |
| Measure Square | Project management software |
| Pacific Solutions FloorRight | Project management software |
| Vimeo | Video creation and editing software |
| Flooring Technologies QFloors | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Commercial Inspector | National Wood Flooring Association | Not Available |
| Certified Installation Manager - Flooring | FCICA | Not Available |
| Certified Installer and Sand & Finisher | National Wood Flooring Association | Not Available |