Home Rebuild Technician

Carpenters (GRT) at On Side rebuild and restore damaged personal property anywhere and anytime a disaster strikes. With the goal of getting things back to a pre-disaster state GRTs use the skills of carpenters, drywallers, painters and magicians Making clients believe magic has happened is all part of a day for a GRT.

Responsible for…

The multi-talented GRT is skilled in the following ways:

• Repairs to wooden structures of all sorts
• Framing
• Drywalling, mudding, sanding and finishing
• Brush and roller painting (could include walls, ceilings, trim, landscapes, and portraiture not included)
• Ceiling installation, knockdown and texturing
• Insulation and vapour barrier installation
• Being awesome, in general
• Installation
• Doors
• Trim, moldings, and baseboards
• Hardware installation
• Cabinetry

What you bring

The GRT bring a host of abilities to their work with a 'get it done' attitude.

Additional abilities required include:

• 2+ years experience working in construction or renovation
• Tools and the skills to use them
• Strong people and communication skills
• Attention to detail, passion for quality and pride in the work you do
• A safety mindset
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Ability to communicate in English

Other stuff that'll help you be successful but isn't mandatory:

• Skilled trades ticket (Carpenter, Painter, Cabinetmaker)
• IICRC certification (restoration focus)
• WHMIS
• First Aid

Of Note

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.

What's in it for you?

We're an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we're able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Get on our side

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn't wait for an invitation, but we're in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we've done it for over 40 years

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John's, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we're growing—YOU could be the next great addition

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Are you comfortable operating a phone to navigate through applications and record info as instructed?
• This position can be physically demanding and requires a person to bend, crouch, reach, kneel, etc. Heavy lifting is also a job requirement. Are you comfortable with this?
• Please list all carpentry and general renovation skills you are proficient in (e.g., cabinetry, door installation, working with baseboard, trimming, casing, flooring, etc.), and indicate how many years of experience you have with each skill.
• Do you have experience with flooring (e.g., laminate, hardwood, ceramic tile)? If yes, please describe your experience and the types of flooring you've worked with.
• Are you proficient with cutting drywall, hanging, taping, mudding, sanding and finishing? Are you confident with your knowledge and skills to remove and repair damaged drywall, then paint it to look like there was never any damage in the first place? Please explain:

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person