Technician: Construction trades helper Water Technician
2 days ago
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
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- Travel to and from restoration projects inside our service area
- Oyama to Revelstoke (South/North) and Nakusp to Chase (East/West)
- Daily Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
- Complete vehicle sign out form daily. Forms are found to the right of the vehicle key box in the shop. Pre-Trip Inspection Forms are to be filled out for vehicles used that day. Forms are attached the brown shelving unit at the entrance of the shop (green door).
- Obtain work authorizations when required
- Check to make sure one is completed on initial claims, use encircle app link and send to client's phone for signature when able
- Complete pre/post loss Docusketch photos
- (Pre)Prior to 'any' work commencing & (Post)Following all emergency work and removals. Check in the Docusketch app to make sure both have been completed before pulling equipment and leaving a loss.
- Document claim photos in Encircle and create file/photo notes for claim details
- Carefully look for pre-existing damage
- These photos should capture pre-existing damage or surfaces/areas with no damage (Example: a floor before movers or another trade comes in)
- All project photos should be completed in encircle. Do not save directly to your phone and attempt to move later.
- Photos should be taken prior to commencing work on any project daily, and be taken at end of shift to justify work that has been completed.
- Start/finish emergency 12 hour report and checklist
- Obtain flooring (ICC) samples of all different affected flooring materials.
- IMPORTANT: 1 set of samples to be taken and remain on site, 2nd set of samples to be returned to office.
- Moisture map affected areas in provided software app, include temperature, relative humidity, and moisture content readings of specific building materials.
- Set up drying equipment and monitor as per IICRC standards
- Set up other specialty equipment such as injectadry, negative air filtration systems (vented), ozone chambers.
- Carefully operate and maintain our mobile extraction units
- Maintain and clean after each loss.
- IMPORTANT: Never let these units freeze, keep running in subzero temperatures and check frequently.
- Recording all equipment by list and photos to Encircle
- Construct dust control measures and containments prior to removals
- Selective demolition as necessary to achieve optimal drying with minimal building material removal
- Clean straight drywall cuts, carefully removed baseboards and trims, pull all remaining screws and nails. Ready for repairs.
- Complete water extraction & biowash(hotwash) following IICRC standards
- Establish initial direction for handling contents on new projects
- Find location for wet or damaged contents to be moved to, so contents do not get mixed with non-affected items at first attendance of loss.
- If more damage to contents occur if left for too long, arrange for contents to be moved off-site or attended to asap.
- Document and report content information to Content Supervisor/Mitigation manager
- Moving, packing & resetting contents
- Move furniture/appliances in a safe manner where other building materials do not get damaged.
- Hardwood floors, cabinets, door frames, etc. Always be cautious and train those working with you to do the same.
- Photo document all areas you will be moving items in before you move and when completed.
- Maintain excellent customer service (5 star service)
- Keep attention to detail and safeguard our customers property and sensitive information at all times
- Immediately (within 1 hour) refer questions from a property owner, strata manager, adjuster, etc. to the Emergency Project Manager or Emergency Department Manager.
- Practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and tidy worksite
- Follow safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment
- Mold remediation & Asbestos work
- Following company safe work procedures
- Follow Worksafe BC regulations and company procedures for hazardous materials
- Work under time constraints to meet timelines
- Excel in gaining knowledge and experience as a Lead technician in all claim aspects of the business
- Water, sewer, fire, smoke damage, etc.
- Debris disposal
- Record disposals daily on clipboards in shop to the right of equipment room attached the brown shelving unit. Record date, job number and job name on appropriate sheet (garbage, drywall & recycle).
- Maintain equipment to ensure good working order
- Ensure safe transport so damage is avoided, protect equipment when placing on site. (Ex. Put dehumidifier's up on blocks in a crawlspace that could possibly reflood on a seepage claim, or strap them securely when transporting in vehicle)
- Complete daily v