Construction Technician

1 week ago


Kingston, Canada DKI - Disaster Rx, Kingston Full time

Disaster Rx DKI provides top tier services to all forms of customers in the industry, from Insurance Companies to Large Commercial organizations. We have a reputation for providing quality services to our customers, in a timely manner.

As a Water Restoration Technician, you play an integral role assisting us in maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction and quality service with our clients. You are on the front lines whenever disaster strikes and represent the Disaster Rx brand with job site management and quality customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Work with Project Managers and other field team members in repairing homes that have been damaged by floods and fires
- General Drywalling and finishing work
- Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing
- Insulation and vapour barrier installation
- General painting
- Installation of Cabinets, Doors, Trim, Moldings, and baseboards
- Hardware installation
- Use moisture testing equipment and proper scoping techniques to layout drying protocols and moisture mapping plans
- Organize and arrange appropriate equipment and materials needed to mitigate damages
- Communicate, direct and delegate tasks to field labourers
- Manage and maintain site documentation; such as photos, authorization forms, timesheets, and more.
- Ensure site protection is installed properly
- Organize and run jobs in a resourceful and time efficient manner
- Practice on the job safety and encourage safety among the team
- Install, operate and maintain all equipment safely and adhere to manufacturer's guidelines
- Take asbestos samples and deliver specimen to the lab
- Any and all other duties as may be required from time to time

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Familiar with hand-held tools and equipment
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- The ability to handle a regular physical workload, and lift at least 50lbs
- A valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record

Education and Experience
- At least 5 years of existing experience in general construction
- Experience within the Restoration Industry is an asset
- IICRC Certifications (either Completed or In Progress): WRT, FSRT, AMRT
- Excellent working knowledge of insurance industry
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to navigate technology and mobile devices with ease

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live in Ontario?

**Experience**:

- Construction: 5 years (required)
- property restoration: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- IICRC Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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