Job Description

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. General Labourers/ Water Damage Technicians at On Side do the work to evaporate
water-related stress, bringing calm, order and dryness to all!

The Job - General Labourer/ Water Damage Technician

At On Side, General Labourers (GLs)

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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.

Besides working for the main branch, this position may also have a focus on our Health Care work:
cleanliness and attention to detail are key factors.

Understanding the urgency of the situation and working with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic
manner are paramount to success! Working as a team, GLs mop up the mess to
ensure everything is shipshape and ready to get back to the pre-disaster state.

What you bring:

A General Labourers/ WDTs brings a bunch of abilities to their work, the most important being a 'get it done!' attitude.

Strong mechanical aptitude and hand and power tool-handling skills Detail-oriented, especially with cleanliness and contamination control Organized, punctual, and reliable Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and being in tight spaces Safety-focused with demolition experience and good housekeeping habits Able to travel within the province and work independently Excellent customer service and communication skills Valid driver's license and clean abstract Clear criminal record Intermediate English proficiency, written and spoken
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.

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!)

Of 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.

Get on our side!

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and
in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother
Nature usually doesn't wait for an invitation, but we're in the business of dealing with party crashers, and
we've done it for over 40 years!

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John's, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between.
Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we're growing--
YOU could be the next great addition!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you capable of heavy lifting?
Frequent lifting from 5-40 lbs, unassisted (from 35-65% of the time) o Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)

Attitude is key! Are you ambitious? Are you easy to get along with and treat others with respect? Are you a good listener and communicator? Do you want to genuinely help co-workers and clients and people in general?
Please explain.

Restoration work can be dirty. Flooded basements and sewer backups are the norm. Are you able and willing to work in these conditions? Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Do you have basic computer and/or tablet/iPad experience? Are you comfortable operating a phone to navigate through applications and record info as instructed? This position can be taught. The successful candidate must be motivated to work, do overtime, eager to learn and make money, and can take guidance and criticism. Describe why you would be the best candidate for this job:
Have you ever used hand and/or power tools? Please describe your experience or comfort level: Are you able to work a Rotating On-Call Schedule (responding to emergency calls after hours)? This is additional to scheduled day time hours. Overtime is paid. Are you fluent reading / writing/ speaking English? Please rank your skills out of 10 (1 is basic, 10 is fluent) Are you looking for long term employment or seasonal/short term?
Experience:

detailed cleaning: 1 year (preferred) demolition: 1 year (preferred) construction: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Full Unrestricted Canadian Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person