Drywaller/Painter

Pro Pacific DKI; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in disaster remediation services is seeking a Full-time Drywaller/Painter to join their dynamic team in Nanaimo. This role involves responding to clients' homes after disasters, restoring properties, and ensuring quality work in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by helping them recover from natural disasters. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive company culture, this position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a fulfilling career path. If you're ready to contribute to a rewarding mission, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Great company culture

Annual social events

Competitive compensation

Extended health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration or handyperson roles is essential.
• Ability to use and maintain relevant tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to disaster-affected homes and restore/repair properties.
• Perform tasks including drywall installation, insulation, and painting.

Skills

Restoration experience

Knowledge of construction materials

Tool maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drywall tools

Painting tools

Demolition tools

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Full-time Drywaller/Painter position at DKI-Pro Pacific’s Nanaimo location. View details and apply below.

ProPacific Restoration DKI specializes in disaster remediation services. When customers experience a fire, flood or other natural disaster, they can count on us to respond 24/7/365 to help them recover and get things back to normal.

With branch locations across Vancouver Island, including Duncan, Nanaimo and Victoria, we are always on the lookout for new talent.

We currently have an immediate vacancy at our Nanaimo location.

What we will expect you to do:

1. Respond to clients’ homes that have just had a fire, flood or other natural disaster. Restore/repair property, providing quality work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
2. Tasks include, but are not limited to: drywall (board, tape & finish), insulation, painting and more.
3. Demolition: removing affected drywall or flooring and disposing appropriately.
4. Assisting with moving clients' personal belongings out for cleaning, and returning them when complete.
5. Moving and placing drying equipment & machinery. Some equipment can weigh up to 50 - 80lbs.
6. Take direction from the Project Manager, Operations Manager and Team leads.
7. Be able to participate in the on-call rotation (this may include after-hours call outs on evenings & weekends).

What you will bring:

1. Evidence of restoration / handyperson experience.
2. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction.
3. The ability to use and maintain all relevant tools and equipment.
4. Able to quickly and accurately identify and estimate the quantity of materials required.
5. Good problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

1. Opportunities for growth. In addition to the offices in Victoria and Nanaimo, we also have opportunities in Duncan and Parksville. We value our employees and look to provide a career, not just a job.
2. A rewarding and fulfilling career: You will go to work every day knowing the direct results of what you do are helping someone recover from a natural disaster in their home.
3. Great company culture & co-workers: We have a team of over 70 people spanning Victoria to Courtenay/Comox. People laugh together, work hard together and enjoy our annual social events and summer BBQs!
4. Competitive compensation: Based on experience, fair rates, extended health benefits, opportunities for industry-related education.

Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 an hour

Candidates are required to have a valid Class 5 driver's license. We will request a copy of your driver's abstract upon hire.

Candidates will undergo a Canadian Criminal Record check.

If you have read all of this and say, "This is Me!", please apply today for immediate consideration.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team!

We thank everyone that has applied, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Attach your resume above. PDF, Word, and text files only please.