Water Technician

Canstar Restorations LP•Saskatoon, SK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operating since 1978, Lydale is one of western Canada's most trusted full-service property restoration contractors, specializing in complete clean-up and reconstruction (both commercial and residential) of property damaged from wind, water, and/or fire. In spring of 2024 Lydale joined forces with Canstar Restorations. Canstar, founded in 1985, has grown to include 18 offices servicing British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers. As a Water Technician, you will be making a difference in people’s lives by helping restore their homes after they have experienced a fire or flood. For a Water Technician, no day is the same and you will be on different sites every day. This position has a lot of overtime potential and is great for people who are looking to bulk their pay cheque! We are looking for people who are skilled in or are looking to learn: demolition, fire restoration, flood drying and restoration.

Requirements

The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift.
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. Facial hair that will allow you to wear a respirator safely is limited to a clean shave, a moustache and/or a small goatee.
A driver’s license and personal vehicle to attend on call sites is a must (mileage is reimbursed).
A clean criminal record as it relates to work and a drivers abstract with only minor infractions is required.

Nice To Haves

Fire and Flood restoration and/or demolition experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Complete paperwork i.e., Site Safety Assessments, Work Authorizations, Demo Work Order, and Psychometry
Interpret HMI reports
Monitor job sites and document drying
Use meters to identify wet areas
Complete water extraction, setting up and monitoring drying and dehumidifying equipment, creating drying plans based on IICRC guidelines.
Support 3-step bio wash
Mark-out non-restorable materials for removal
Controlled demolition, removal of damaged materials like drywall, flooring, and finishing’s
Operate and maintain a truck mount
Use injectidry and other specialty equipment
Disengage and cut seams in affected carpet
Perform emergency carpet clean
Assist with removal of door hardware/fixtures
Set up and remove scaffolding
Assist with board-ups
Ensure that self and others adhere to Lydale’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