Carpet Installer

Summary

Join L&M Carpet One Floor and Home, Central Virginia's premier flooring company since 1969. We're seeking an experienced carpet installer for our Mechanicsville location.

Check our customer reviews online - our team takes pride in representing a company with an outstanding reputation for quality and service.

What makes L&M different:
· 100% health insurance premium paid by company
· Company van provided - no wear on your personal vehicle
· All tools and equipment provided
· 55+ years of business stability and growth
· Team members with 40+ year tenure
· Award-winning customer service reputation
· Simple IRA with company matching
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Multiple health insurance options available

We invest in craftsmen who want to be part of our family for years to come. Our performance-based compensation system allows experienced installers to typically earn $50,000 to $75,000+ annually, with top performers exceeding $80,000.

Duties

Essential job functions:
· Install all types of carpet products including wall-to-wall carpet and stair runners
· Complete projects from demolition through final trim work
· Prepare subfloors and ensure proper installation foundation
· Represent company reputation through professional customer interaction
· Work with customers who trust the L&M name and reputation
· Maintain quality standards that consistently earn positive reviews
· Communicate project status with installation manager
· Participate in ongoing training and professional development
· Maintain company van, tools, and work environment
· Problem-solve field challenges to ensure timely project completion
· Handle residential remodels, new construction, and commercial projects

Requirements

Required qualifications:
· 2+ years carpet installation experience preferred, or 3+ years general flooring experience
· Valid driver's license required
· Ability to safely operate carpet installation tools
· Knowledge of general construction principles
· Ability to read layouts and blueprints
· Strong time management skills for project deadlines
· Professional appearance and customer service skills
· Ability to work in fast-paced environment
· Pass background check and drug screening
· Provide reliable work references

Physical requirements:
· Lift up to 50 pounds regularly
· Work on knees for extended periods
· Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bonus qualifications:
· Stair installation experience
· Commercial carpet experience
· Customer service background
· Construction trade certifications
· Ability to mentor apprentice installers
· Experience with specialty carpet products

Benefits

Complete compensation and benefits package:
· Performance-based piece work compensation system
· Experienced installers typically earn $50,000 to $75,000+ annually
· Top performers can exceed $80,000+ annually
· 100% health insurance premium coverage paid by company
· Multiple health insurance packages available
· Dental insurance available
· Simple IRA retirement plan with company matching
· Paid vacation time
· Paid holidays
· Company van provided for work use
· All tools and equipment provided by company
· Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company advantages:
· Family-owned business since 1969
· Outstanding customer reviews and community reputation
· Award-winning customer service record
· Stable, growing company with excellent reputation
· Member of largest floor-covering cooperative in the world
· Long-term team members demonstrate job satisfaction and stability

About Us

Founded in 1969, L&M Carpet One has grown to be one of the largest, privately-owned new construction, commercial and residential floor-covering, ceiling and bathroom remodel companies in central Virginia. Possessing vast experience, award-winning customer service, technical expertise, a membership in the largest floor-covering cooperative in the world, and quality installations, their company continues to year after year.

As a local-family owned business, their mission and passion have, an continue to be, to create an environment that their team can enjoy being a part of, to provide ample opportunity for continued success and to develop a reputation in the community that their team can take pride in.