Flooring Helper

fort wayne, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026

• Job Type Full time
• Date Opened 07/14/2026
• Shift Time 1st Shift
• Salary $16-20 per hour
• Work Experience 1+ year
• City fort wayne
• State/Province Indiana
• Country United States

Jack Laurie Group has been in business since 1950 and is one of the largest interior service providers in the state. We also install flooring, drywall, acoustical tile ceilings, and offer janitorial services. We provide a safe, open and honest work environment,opportunities for growth, and steady work. We value our employees.

Learn a Skilled Trade. Build a Career. Grow With Us.

Jack Laurie Group is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our Fort Wayne Commercial Flooring team as a Flooring Helper (Apprentice). If you enjoy working with your hands, want to learn a skilled trade, and are looking for a career instead of just another job, this is your opportunity.

You'll work side-by-side with experienced flooring professionals on commercial projects throughout Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana, learning the skills needed to become a Commercial Flooring Installer. We provide the training—you bring the work ethic and willingness to learn.

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time | Hours vary by project

Every experienced installer started somewhere. At Jack Laurie Group, you'll gain hands-on experience installing flooring in schools, hospitals, office buildings, athletic facilities, manufacturing plants, and other commercial spaces throughout Northeast Indiana.

This is an opportunity to learn a trade that can provide a stable, long-term career with room to grow.

Working alongside experienced installers, you'll learn every aspect of commercial flooring installation, including:

• Assist with the installation of:
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
  • Carpet Tile
  • Broadloom (Stretch) Carpet
  • Sheet Vinyl
  • Rubber Flooring
  • Other commercial flooring systems
• Prepare floors and job sites for installation.
• Load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Learn floor preparation, layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, and finishing techniques.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Travel to commercial job sites throughout Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana.
• Learn from experienced Foremen and Installers every day.

We're looking for people with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn.

Qualifications include:

• 1-3 years of construction, flooring, or related trade experience preferred (not required).
• Willingness to learn a skilled trade.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

We're committed to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Many of our Foremen and leaders started exactly where you are today.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Hands-on training from experienced flooring professionals
• Clear career advancement opportunities
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Stable, year-round commercial work

Everything we do is built around five core values:

Integrity

We do the right thing, every time.

Accountability

We own our work and take pride in doing it right.

We communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Teamwork

Success happens when we work together and support one another.

Grit

We show up, work hard, overcome challenges, and never quit when the job gets tough.

Jack Laurie Group has been serving Indiana for more than 75 years and has earned a reputation as one of the region's premier commercial flooring contractors. We believe skilled trades offer incredible career opportunities, and we're committed to helping our employees grow professionally and personally.

If you're ready to learn a trade, work with a great team, and build a career you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with Jack Laurie Group in Fort Wayne!