Is our industry considered a Trade?

[BIG WOOD]

So take pride in your services

 

[FB7777]

What about the RotoRooter guy. Is the poopoo sucker a trade also? If it is, then so are we

Enough said

Do you consider a maid service a trade?

How about a delivery guy or waitress?

Don't get butt hurt over our low skill profession


I've been johnny janitor for over 30 years

 

[Cleanworks]

When was the last time an inspector came to sign off on your work?

It happens if you really screw up. You may have an iicrc inspector investigating your part on a job where things have gone seriously wrong.

 

[FB7777]

Dude

Your use of comparative analogy and comprehension skills suck

 

[Cleanworks]

Dude

Your use of comparative analogy and comprehension skills suck

If you want to be a rug sucker, go right ahead. No one's saying you can't. You have lots of company. I prefer to represent myself as a skilled tradesman.

 

[Desk Jockey]

If you want to be a rug sucker, go right ahead. No one's saying you can't. You have lots of company. I prefer to represent myself as a skilled tradesman.

I thinks is admirable that you do.

However the thread was entitled "Is our industry considered a Trade". Whether you consider it one yourself isn't germane to the question. I believe if you were to poll outsiders they would say no.

As I stated in the beginning I think you can make a case for it but it's a stretch. When I think of a tradesman carpet cleaners are not in that group.

It's not a knock on being a carpet cleaner, I believe we provide a valuable and needed service. Which can also provide a good living for those businessmen and women.

 

[Cleanworks]

I thinks is admirable that you do.

However the thread was entitled "Is our industry considered a Trade". Whether you consider it one yourself isn't germane to the question. I believe if you were to poll outsiders they would say no.

As I stated in the beginning I think you can make a case for it but it's a stretch. When I think of a tradesman carpet cleaners are not in that group.

It's not a knock on being a carpet cleaner, I believe we provide a valuable and needed service. Which can also provide a good living for those businessmen and women.

I think you can look at it either way. Could say the same about janitorial companies. The people vacuuming and mopping are probably not considered tradespeople. What about the guy who refinished floors. The guy who has been trained to use the right equipment to do a strip,seal and wax? The guy who knows how to use a propane buffer without ruining the floor?

 

[Ed Valentine]

This service business would be considered (IMHO) a "Vocation".

I believe that to be considered a "trade" , one would have certain qualification as certifications/registrations by a city/state.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I think you can look at it either way. Could say the same about janitorial companies. The people vacuuming and mopping are probably not considered tradespeople. What about the guy who refinished floors. The guy who has been trained to use the right equipment to do a strip,seal and wax? The guy who knows how to use a propane buffer without ruining the floor?

I wouldn't consider janitorial a trade either. Even though my "Custodians" are union, I still wouldn't consider it a trade.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Drywall hangers are tradesmen...


..L.T.A.

 

[Cleanworks]

Drywall hangers are tradesmen...


..L.T.A.

I used to hang drywall. Mudding on stilts. Didn't have any certification.

 

[hogjowl]

Or sense of humor

 

[Cleanworks]

This service business would be considered (IMHO) a "Vocation".

I believe that to be considered a "trade" , one would have certain qualification as certifications/registrations by a city/state.

Do you have to go to vocational school for that?

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Holy Moses, I’m all the above and don’t give a flying flip what they call me. Just call me and write me a check!

 

[Ed Valentine]

Ron brings up a lot of great views on the answers to this question. Great comments, Ron.

However, I have concluded that there may not be a final answer based on where we are today.

However, here is a comment from a terrific friend of mine from another board in answer to a "Newbie" which I found interesting and true:

A man with a scalpel is not automatically a brain surgeon, and an extraction machine does not make a carpet and upholstery cleaner. So without wishing to sound patronising, I urge you to seek proper training before letting yourself loose on carpets. There is a great deal of misinformation to be found on internet videos and on un-moderated forums and without the correct training you will not be able to sort the wheat from the chaff.

But it is a great industry to be in and the rewards go beyond the financial.

John Bolton MBICSc Proprietor of Dynafoam since 1966

 

[FB7777]

If you want to be a rug sucker, go right ahead. No one's saying you can't. You have lots of company. I prefer to represent myself as a skilled tradesman.

Yet, "representing yourself as a skilled tradesman' does not imply that you ARE a tradesman working in a trade, it simply helps you be more successful in your chosen VOCATION

 

[BIG WOOD]

Yet, "representing yourself as a skilled tradesman' does not imply that you ARE a tradesman working in a trade, it simply helps you be more successful in your chosen VOCATION

Did you ignore my quote on the specific definition of a trade? Ignorance is not a good trait to have

 

[Mikey P]

We may not be licensed or regulated but we do have standards. Written standards. Trade associations and certification boards.

That most don't bother to pay attention to, if they are even aware of their existence.
You Tube is the new IICRC.

 

[steve_64]

I drove a forklift for a freezer warehouse and was in a union. I don't see forklifting driving as a trade.

Most of what we are discussing is a skill set not a trade. Imo.

When I worked on helicopters it was a skill not a trade.

I think a trade is building something maybe.

 

[Mikey P]

They all want Brady
But I need to keep them guessing

It's the Hat.

 

[hogjowl]

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Oh Lordy!!!! Not SO close

 

[Desk Jockey]

Dude! 2 sets of glasses?

Do you really need both pair at the same time?

 

[Kenny Hayes]

please tell me you DON’T put the pair on your head on the pair on your face

 

[hogjowl]

 

[Cleanworks]

I drove a forklift for a freezer warehouse and was in a union. I don't see forklifting driving as a trade.

Most of what we are discussing is a skill set not a trade. Imo.

When I worked on helicopters it was a skill not a trade.

I think a trade is building something maybe.

You can take forklift training classes here. There are different levels of certification depending on the size and activity of the forklift apparently.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

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OH NO There’s your sign boys!! And he calls us an idiot!! Alabama bifocals

 

[hogjowl]

I’m thrifty

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Don’t tell me those are readers

 

[Kenny Hayes]

It’s one thing to have em all over the house, another to have all over your head!