Job Title:
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Water Technician
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Company:
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FirstOnSite Restoration
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Job Location:
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St. John's Fort , BC
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Closing Date:
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2013-07-05
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We have an immediate opening for Water Technicians in our St. John’s Fort branch.
We are the largest independent disaster restoration company in Canada. We provide unsurpassed emergency response, restoration and reconstruction services to the insurance industry and to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With coast-to-coast coverage and 24/7 emergency service, we offer a wide range of services that remediate conditions caused by fires, floods, winds, mold, environmental hazards, accidents and other casualties at any type of facility.
Position Summary:
The Water Technician takes direction from the Lead Water Technician and supports emergency response and restoration projects to ensure the goals and needs of the insurance companies and our customers are being met. The Water Technician is capable of implementing water remediation procedures consistent with the IICRC S-500 Standard under the direction of the Lead Water Technician.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all health and safety policies and procedures are followed by other employees and sub-contractors.
- Strives to continually improve through specific development plans.
- Follows the directions of the Lead Water Technician.
- Learns and practices the Standard Operating Procedures for water remediation, mold and asbestos.
- Learns and implements mitigation techniques under the direction of the Lead Water Technician.
- Possess a good working knowledge of the capability and limitations of all equipment used in water damaged environments.
- Performs contents handling procedures per company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manages onsite emergency response activities, including pumping water, clearing carpet, removing drywall, mitigation, etc.
- Carries out specialty cleaning and degreasing of wall and ceiling surfaces.
- Sets up deodorization, negative air, ozone, thermo fogging and related equipment while on site.
- Ensures safe installation and operation of scaffolding and ladders while on site.
- Assists with pack-out of wet documents, contents and electronics.
- Performs pack-out and documentation of contents on site.
- Identifies non-restorable contents and completes all required documentation.
- Loads van/trailer with contents on site.
- Correctly applies tags, numbering system and usage contents forms.
- Refers property owner, adjuster or environmental consultant questions or concerns to the Project Manager or Lead Water Technician.
- Complies with company quality and service levels.
- Completes and submits electronic timesheets for all jobs.
- Acts as shop key holder and ensures building lock-up procedures are followed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the restoration/emergency industry, preferably working in the Emergency & Contents division. Relevant cleaning experience may be considered.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Desired certifications
- Water Remediation Technician (WRT) certification.
- College certification in environmental i.e. Environmental Technician an asset.
Knowledge and skill set
- Proficiency with biological technology.
- Understanding of the basic principles of fire, smoke and mold work and ability to carry out assignments independently.
Other requirements
- Is able and willing to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.
To Apply:
Thank your interest in this opportunity. Only if your application was selected, will you be contacted directly.