Flood Technician

ServiceMaster Restore of Fraser Valley; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & dental benefit plan

RRSP and profit-sharing

Career advancement

Training & certifications

Casual dress code

On-site parking

Job summary

ServiceMaster of Central & Northern Okanagan is expanding and seeking a qualified Flood Technician to join a growing team. You will respond to water damage events, determine loss category, and support on-site restoration activities with dehumidifiers, pumping, and drying equipment.

Applicants should have a clean background check, valid BC Class 5 license, and strong customer service skills. On-site work with occasional after-hours on-call shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Clean criminal record check is required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Excellent customer service and professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and move dehumidifiers.
• Experience with water damage is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates and photos to Production Manager about jobs.
• Assess category of water loss on site.
• Lead on-site emergency tasks: pumping, drywall removal, mitigation, drying.
• Operate truck mounts and portable pumps to extract water.
• Collaborate with Content and Hazmat crews as needed.
• Set up drying equipment per industry standards.
• Clean and sanitize affected structures.
• Monitor drying and adjust equipment as needed.
• Route inquiries from property owners/adjusters to the PM.
• Complete on-site paperwork promptly for each job.
• Keep sites safe and clean after completion.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Water damage

Emergency response

Customer service

BC Class 5 License

Physical stamina

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Dehumidifiers

Job description

ServiceMaster of Central & Northern Okanagan is EXPANDING and UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Looking for a qualified Flood Technician to join the growing team!

Who We Are

ServiceMaster of Central & Northern Okanagan provides emergency response, restoration, and construction services to the insurance industry, residential and commercial customers. We offer a wide range of services that remediate conditions caused by fire, flood, wind, mold, and other hazards. Our people are the core of our business, and we are looking for someone who is people centered at heart and enjoys variety in their day to day. At ServiceMaster we like to have fun and laughter is often heard in the air. We carry that positive attitude with us even as we are running out the door to assist people 24/7 with emergency losses at their homes and businesses (such as fires and floods). We believe success is achieved by putting our 3 Core Values into practice:

• Can Do Attitude
• Get It Done Right
• Win as a Team

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• RRSP and Profit-Sharing Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Training & Certifications
• Casual Dress Code
• On-Site Parking

What You Will Do

• Provide up to date communication and photos to Production Manager regarding status of work
• Determine category of water loss
• Manage on site emergency response tasks such as water pumping, removal of drywall, mitigation, drying etc.
• Extract water using truck mounts and portable pumps
• Work collaboratively with Content and Hazmat crews
• Set up necessary drying equipment as per industry protocols
• Clean and sanitize structures
• Monitor drying process and adjust/remove equipment as required
• Refer any questions from property owners or adjusters to the Project Manager
• Fill out and submit necessary paperwork related to each job in a timely fashion
• Ensure work sites are kept safe and clean of debris upon completion of job
• Work within an On Call rotation for after-hours emergencies

What You Have

• Clean Criminal Record Check
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License
• Superior customer service skills and utmost professionalism with clients
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision
• Able to lift industrial fans
• Able to load/unload wheeled industrial dehumidifiers
• Knowledge of construction and basic building materials
• Safe use of power tools and hand tools
• Water Damage Technician experience is an asset

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.