Water Technician

**Water Technician**

**Job description**

A ServiceMaster Water Tech will be required to enter, lead and work job sites that have been affected by flooding, fires, mold and sewer back up. Our employees are required to perform duties in homes, businesses as well as government buildings that have been affected by emergency situations. Out of town work may be required for large losses and catastrophic events. **Must be available for On Call shifts as scheduled.**

**Job Duties**:

- Works with technicians on the emergency response team to attend losses such as flooding/sewer back up/ fire/wind.
- Confirms scope of work with Project Manager and/or Mitigation Manager.
- Has the home owner(s) or approved authority sign off on the work authorization.
- Manages all questions on site from homeowners/business owners in a professional, dignified, knowledgeable and calming manner.
- Responsible for safety at each work site, documents safety concerns with compliance to both the Occupational Health and Safety Codes and company polices including performing a hazard assessment before beginning work on site. As well ensures compliance for all OH&S is followed by all personnel including sub trades on site.
- Photographs and video graphs the work site before, during and after emergency work - especially pre-existing damage.
- Ensures water readings (Daily Psychometric Readings) are documented at every loss.
- Daily submission of accurate time sheets to payroll by reviewing time sheets and all paper work to ensure precision before handing it in
- Completes all necessary forms: Work Authorization, Daily Psychometric Readings, Equipment Activity Reports, Job Hazard Assessment, at the completion of each emergency.
- Provides the Mitigation Manager with up to date reports on the status of the job at the end of each work day, and remains in continual contact to inform the Project Manager of any changes and calls upon all concerns
- Conducts vehicle maintenance inspections; cleans and maintain vehicles both inside and out.
- Understands and implements standard protocols for Water Remediation, Mold, Asbestos and Contents handling depending on the type of loss.
- **Valid G driver’s license required**

**Key Competencies**:

- Takes Pride in quality control and efficient work procedures
- Mentors other technicians and guides them in the proper way to mitigate a loss
- Sets a level of quality work performance for others to follow
- Determines equipment and supplies needed for each loss.
- Ensures client is receiving a high standard of care and superior quality of service.
- Mixes and applies chemicals safely in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and WHMIS
- Teaches good housekeeping techniques to ensure non-cluttered, safe and organized worksites.
- Has a complete set of tools that is inventoried on a regular basis, basic carpentry skills and working knowledge of tool, sound knowledge of constriction terminology
- Wears appropriate PPE and company attire/uniform at all times
- Minimum of 1 year of direct working experience in disaster restoration linked to fire/water loss or related
- Strong Leadership and Communication abilities
- Proficient working and applied knowledge of demolition procedures and tear outs of affected areas in both residential and commercial buildings of various sizes
- Ability to remain calm in times of stress or chaotic situations
- Knowledge and working ability to properly use equipment in an appropriate manner such as dehumidifiers, truck mount, air scrubbers etc.
- **Educational Requirements**_
- **IICRC Certifications are considered an asset**

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Restoration: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- IICRC Certification (preferred)
- Class G Drivers license is required

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement: French not required

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- restoration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person