Water / Flood Technician

BELFOR Restoration is looking for a Water / Flood Technician to join our Growing team!

We are Growing! Come join an innovative and dynamic team, with team members who take great pride in their global reputation and are truly family oriented.

At BELFOR, we are restoring more than Property we are rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed by devastating losses. We are restoring pride in communities and we are restoring hope by making progress every day

Are you passionate about supporting a growing team with all aspects of Water / Flood Remediation?

The Water / Flood Technician is responsible for emergency response and restoration projects, ensuring insurance company and customer goals are met through water remediation procedures in accordance with IICRCS-500 Standard.

What’s In It for You?

• Work for a very well respected, and established leader in the Restoration sector
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• A competitive compensation package
• Benefit package (Dental & Medical)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Generous RRSP program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Fleet Vehicles, Company Phone, Company Laptop.

In exchange, we ask you to bring :

• Work on job sites providing the following services : Water pumping and extractionMold remediationMoving & re-setting contentsSelective demolition as required to accommodate the drying processDebris disposalSetting drying equipmentCarpet cleaningCapable of moisture mapping the affected area, inclusive of temperature, relative humidity and MC moisture content readings
• Participate as directed in the following activities : Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections / ensure vehicle is cleaned and restocked at end of shiftConstructing polyethylene enclosures Maintaining equipment
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of safety principles and practices; follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment
• Comply with all BELFOR policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements
• Proactively communicate job site conditions and concerns that may or are affecting completion of the job to the appropriate person
• This role could be required to act as a lead periodically as designated by their manager

Required Qualifications :

• IICRC certification for Water Restoration Technician (WRT) required
• IICRC certification for Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) an asset
• Previous construction, restoration or Insurance experience considered an asset
• Familiarity with chemical products including use, disposal, and Safety Data Sheets
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR’s vehicle policy
• Ability to work within a team or independently as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Attend all BELFOR sponsored training courses
• Basic computer and / or Tablet / iPad experience
• Willing to work evenings, on call and weekends when requested
• Periodic travel may be required
• Criminal Record Check

Physical Demands :

• Frequent lifting from 5-40 lbs, unassisted (from 35-65% of the time)
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Fit Testing half and full face mask as needed, annual certification required
• Working at Heights - over 5 feet, periodically
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling

If you are looking to join a team that values Integrity, Loyalty, and Commitment, to ourselves, to each other and to our customers, join our BELFOR team now.

We thank all candidates who apply for this role, however, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.