Drywall/Mudder/Painter

Company Overview

ABK has been in business serving BC's southern interior since 1991. The core function of ABK is to provide emergency response and rebuild/restoration services to residential, commercial and industrial clients who have suffered property damage from water, fire, wind, weather, trauma, vehicle impacts and many other perils. ABK also provides hazardous materials management and removal such as asbestos, mold, lead, fuel and other such materials/substances.

ABK is excited to have joined forces with Canstar Restorations in November of 2020. Canstar, founded in 1985, is a leading Western Canadian full-service restoration provider with 5 branches across British Columbia (Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Surrey, Vancouver and Whistler) and 2 branches in Alberta (Calgary and Edmonton).

We have a great benefit program with extended health and dental, vacation and paid sick/personal days. We take good care of our customers and our team We like to have fun and celebrate our success; and our management and staff pride themselves on creating a working environment which is enjoyable, fast paced, and challenging.

Position Overview

A Reconstruction Drywall/Mudder/Painter is responsible for helping those who have been affected by fire or flood damage either in residential or commercial environments.

Duties and Responsibilities…

Drywall/Mudder

• Assist with hanging, taping and sanding drywall
• Minor repairs (patch, ready to paint, texture)
• Cut and install drywall
• Install corner bead
• Deshield drywall application
• Perform major repairs using fast set to prepare paint/texture
• Texture blend
• Tape, coat, skim, sand to prepare for paint
• Install T-bar grid/ ceiling tile
• Finishing arches

Paint

• Caulk, fill base and trim
• Brush and spray base and casing
• Assist with spray
• Extensive and efficient site preparation and cleanliness.
• Spraying latex and oils
• Brushing latex and oils
• Rolling latex and oils
• Smoke seal applications

Documentation

• Consistently submit accurate documentation
• Ensure timely updated pictures are submitted
• Able to complete SSA
• Able to read and interpret HMI Reports

Communication

• Communicate with client and Project Management teams

Health and Safety

• Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar's health and safety practices and procedures
• Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
• Understand safety policies and protocols
• Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

Who we are looking for:

A personable and well-organized individual who pays attention to detail and has excellent data entry skills. Someone who has a professional manner and is able to interact with employers and vendors daily. Experienced in working in a fast- paced environment. Other important attributes of a future Canstar Reconstruction Technician are:

• 2-3 years of experience in Drywall, mudding and painting
• The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift
• A driver's license and personal truck/cargo van/minivan or vehicle large enough to transport 4x8 sheets of drywall and to attend jobsites is a must (generous monthly vehicle allowance is provided)
• An eagerness to bulk your paycheck with overtime hours as we are a 24/7 emergency services company, and all positions will have a component of on-call work on a rotational basis
• A great attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and serve our customers
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment to keep you safe on site, including a respirator.
• We enter people's homes, so a clean criminal record as it relates to work and a driver's abstract with only minor infractions is required

Working Conditions:

• Travel within the to visit Canstar Group branches and client offices as required
• Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion

Perks of working for Canstar…

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
• Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs)