Water Damage Technician – Saint John

On Side Restoration; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restoration company in Saint John is seeking a dedicated Water Damage Technician. You will respond to urgent water damage situations, working as part of a team to restore properties. The ideal candidate has previous experience, is mechanically inclined, and possesses a valid driver's licence. Working with a safety-first mindset, you will enjoy a supportive work environment with diverse opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Water Damage Technician.
• Valid driver's licence & clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to communicate at an intermediate level in English or French.

Responsibilities

• Respond to water-related disaster calls.
• Work as a team to restore areas to pre-disaster state.
• Set up and take down of poly containment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Organized

Physically fit

Communication in English or French

Job description

Overview

Compensation: $20 – $25 hour (full-time / permanent)

Ever felt like you’re drowning in stress? Water damage in a home or business is one of the most stressful events our clients might ever experience. Water Damage Technicians at On Side do the work to evaporate water-related stress, bringing calm, order and dryness to all!

The Job – Water Damage Technician

At On Side, Water Damage Technicians (WDTs) go wherever a burst pipe, blocked drain, sewer backup (yes, sometimes it’s one of those situations) or other water-related disaster calls. Understanding the urgency of the situation and working with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic manner are paramount to the success of a WDTs day! Working as a team, WDTs mop up the mess to ensure everything is shipshape and ready to get back to the pre-disaster state.

Responsibilities

• Respond to water-related disaster calls (burst pipes, blocked drains, sewer backups, and other water-related incidents).
• Understand the urgency of the situation and work with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic manner.
• Work as a team to mop up the mess and ensure areas are shipshape and ready to return to pre-disaster state.

What you bring

• Previous experience as a Water Damage Technician
• Mechanical aptitude— you can look at something and just know how it works
• Set up and take down of poly containment and drop sheets to accommodate work
• Assists with demolition and debris disposal
• Detail oriented and curious
• Organized with a good sense of time—you’re rarely late and know where all your tools are; work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Physically fit— water damage can, at times, include heavy lifting and getting into (and out of) tight places
• Working at Heights – over 5 feet, periodically
• Basic computer and / or tablet / iPad experience
• Friendly and enjoys working in a team
• A safety-first mindset
• Valid driver’s licence & clean driver's abstract
• Able to successfully satisfy On Side’s criminal record check requirements
• Ability to communicate in English or French (QC) at an intermediate level

Related experience

Past industry experience (although not required) that can translate into success as a WDT includes: demolition work, carpenter, apprentice, construction labourer, plumber, farm hand, janitor, landscaper, vac truck operator, laborer, swamper, technician.

Additional qualifications

Other stuff that will contribute to your success but isn’t required :

• IICRC Water Damage Technician Certification (if you don’t have this, we’ll help you get it!)

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.