Decking Installer - Specialty Finishes

Location:

Seattle, WA, United States

Date Posted:
Jun 12, 2026

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Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

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HOURLY RATE: $32.09

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installation of quarry, ceramic, porcelain, and mosaic tiles. Installation of soft tiles, sheet Goods, carpet and carpet tiles. Installation of trowel-finished epoxy Terrazzo, color flake systems, and underlayment. Coordinate to mobilization and demobilizing job sites. Demolition of flooring and underlayment. Prepare and prime steel surface. Hand load materials aboard vessels and into necessary spaces. Good housekeeping of work site. Learn to practice and adhere to proper material disposal requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Safe work practice, wear PPE, adheres to safety rules and regulations.

* Keep work site clean and organized

* Stock materials and tools throughout vessel according to job specifications

* Lead and/or mentor helpers and apprentices

* Obtain knowledge and adhere to material disposal process

* Demolish decking materials, when needed

* Layout and install color flake systems

* Layout and install carpet or vinyl tiles

* Layout, install and sheet vinyl and rolled carpet

* Layout, install and weld seams of electrical matting Install quarry, ceramic, mosaic, and porcelain tile

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

* Ability to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions

* Ability to give instruction to others assigned to assist on

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Learn all facets of our flooring installations

* Utilizes safe work practices in accordance with Job Hazard Analysis

* Pays attention to details when taping, cutting in, around drains, walls, doorways and keeping product off customer owned equipment

* Knowledge on how to use trowels, air chippers, needle guns, deck crawlers, grinders, wet saw, tile cutter, torch, floor scraper and floor buffing machines

* Can repair in the field basic problems related to above mentioned tools

* Understands cure times and recoat windows of products

* Basic skill on proper installation of epoxy, urethane, polyaspartic and urethane sealers

* Experience building containment

* Possess skill required to install cove base materials with a radius that is straight with no waves

* Effectively communicate and work in a diverse industry/work force

* Practice working smart, careful, productive, flexible and considerate

* Self-motivational and some problem-solving skills

* Shows a willingness and ability to learn and move forward.

* Seeking people that are meticulous and patient and are driven to learn all facets of our flooring installations.

* Seeking individuals who possess a good attitude and are willing to learn and work smart.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 years of Installation experience in at least two types of flooring (hard tiles, soft tiles, vinyl, rubber, etc.), carpet, sheet goods, trowel finished epoxy systems/underlayment, and color flake systems

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must demonstrate the ability to obtain the following certifications within two years of hire:

* C-6

* OSHA 10

* Boom Lift

* Forklift

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must be…