Veteran Flood Technician

VETERAN FLOOD TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

About Us
At Downs Construction Ltd., we set ourselves apart from similar disaster restoration companies in the Victoria area in many ways. We have more than four decades of combined experience working in the industry delivering exceptional services to residents and business owners in the area. In addition, the jobs we have completed vary in size, including large commercial buildings and much smaller residential homes. Our goal is to provide only top-notch customer service. We guarantee our service from start to finish

Job Summary
A Veteran Flood Technician is dependable, professional, and committed. They have completed work that is more complex than normal jobs and have honed their customer service to an excellent level. Skills such as moisture mapping, site updates, and thoroughness in their work is apparent, and distinctly separates them from less experienced Flood Technicians. A veteran tech can complete structural drying and related tasks with efficiency and professionalism, while being detailed and concise. It is the belief at Downs Construction Ltd., that a Flood Technician is in truth a skilled trade, and therefore a career option.

Job Requirements
- Have a valid BC drivers’ license (to be presented at time of hire)
- Willing to do overtime and on-call shift work
- Ability to lift industrial fans 30 - 40 lbs
- Ability to load/unload wheeled industrial dehumidifiers 130 - 140 lbs
- Pass a criminal and driver’s abstract check
- Attention to detail
- Excellent Customer Service
- Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
- Construction or restoration experience is an asset
- WRT designation is required
- Minimum 5 years experience is mandatory
- CCT, FSRT, and AHERA designations are an asset

Job Accountabilities
- Providing up to date communication and photographs to Managers and their teams regarding the status of the work being performed.
- Completing emergency related tasks by performing all technical duties required, as flood/water extraction, structural drying practices, content manipulation, general demolition and mould remediation.
- Maintaining a neat and orderly company vehicle if assigned
- Working collaboratively with demolition, construction, carpentry, content and hazmat teams
- Communicating with customers, co-workers, and project managers
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed in detail
- **Completing timecard daily**
- *Experience in Emergency Fire and Flood Restoration is an asset, but we also provide on-site training_
Compensation and Work Environment
- Wage: we will pay top wage for a veteran in this field
- Benefits: An extensive benefits plan that includes extended health, dental, GRSP, and LTD, plus a health care spending account. Available after the employee completes their probationary period three (3) months after their start date
- Position: full-time
- Flexible working environment, family-oriented culture, with multiple staff parties a year
- We are a growing company with many opportunities for advancement in the future to build your career.

**Applicants must be legally authorized to Work in Canada**
- *Downs Construction Ltd. supports career advancements and continuous training_

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- restoration: 5 years (required)

Work Location: On the road