Technician: Construction trades helper Water Technician

4 days ago
Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan, Canada firstnationsjob.com Full-time
  • Travel to and from restoration projects inside our service area
    • Oyama to Revelstoke (South/North) and Nakusp to Chase (East/West)
  • Daily Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
    • Complete vehicle sign out form daily. Forms are found to the right of the vehicle key box in the shop. Pre-Trip Inspection Forms are to be filled out for vehicles used that day. Forms are attached the brown shelving unit at the entrance of the shop (green door).
  • Obtain work authorizations when required
    • Check to make sure one is completed on initial claims, use encircle app link and send to client’s phone for signature when able
  • Complete pre/post loss Docusketch photos
    • (Pre)Prior to ‘any’ work commencing & (Post)Following all emergency work and removals. Check in the Docusketch app to make sure both have been completed before pulling equipment and leaving a loss.
  • Document claim photos in Encircle and create file/photo notes for claim details
    • Carefully look for pre-existing damage
    • These photos should capture pre-existing damage or surfaces/areas with no damage (Example: a floor before movers or another trade comes in)
    • All project photos should be completed in encircle. Do not save directly to your phone and attempt to move later.
  • Photos should be taken prior to commencing work on any project daily, and be taken at end of shift to justify work that has been completed.
  • Start/finish emergency 12 hour report and checklist
  • Obtain flooring (ICC) samples of all different affected flooring materials.
    • IMPORTANT: 1 set of samples to be taken and remain on site, 2nd set of samples to be returned to office.
  • Moisture map affected areas in provided software app, include temperature, relative humidity, and moisture content readings of specific building materials.
  • Set up drying equipment and monitor as per IICRC standards
  • Set up other specialty equipment such as injectadry, negative air filtration systems (vented), ozone chambers.
  • Carefully operate and maintain our mobile extraction units
    • Maintain and clean after each loss.
    • IMPORTANT: Never let these units freeze, keep running in subzero temperatures and check frequently.
  • Recording all equipment by list and photos to Encircle
  • Construct dust control measures and containments prior to removals
  • Selective demolition as necessary to achieve optimal drying with minimal building material removal
    • Clean straight drywall cuts, carefully removed baseboards and trims, pull all remaining screws and nails. Ready for repairs.
  • Complete water extraction & biowash(hotwash) following IICRC standards
  • Establish initial direction for handling contents on new projects
    • Find location for wet or damaged contents to be moved to, so contents do not get mixed with non-affected items at first attendance of loss.
    • If more damage to contents occur if left for too long, arrange for contents to be moved off-site or attended to asap.
    • Document and report content information to Content Supervisor/Mitigation manager
  • Moving, packing & resetting contents
    • Move furniture/appliances in a safe manner where other building materials do not get damaged.
      • Hardwood floors, cabinets, door frames, etc. Always be cautious and train those working with you to do the same.
    • Photo document all areas you will be moving items in before you move and when completed.
  • Maintain excellent customer service (5 star service)
  • Keep attention to detail and safeguard our customers property and sensitive information at all times
  • Immediately (within 1 hour) refer questions from a property owner, strata manager, adjuster, etc. to the Emergency Project Manager or Emergency Department Manager.
  • Practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and tidy worksite
  • Follow safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment
  • Mold remediation & Asbestos work
    • Following company safe work procedures
  • Follow Worksafe BC regulations and company procedures for hazardous materials
  • Work under time constraints to meet timelines
  • Excel in gaining knowledge and experience as a Lead technician in all claim aspects of the business
    • Water, sewer, fire, smoke damage, etc.
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