Emergency Services Technician

Company Overview

ABK has been in business serving BC's southern interior since 1991. The core function of ABK is to provide emergency response and rebuild/restoration services to residential, commercial and industrial clients who have suffered property damage from water, fire, wind, weather, trauma, vehicle impacts and many other perils. ABK also provides hazardous materials management and removal such as asbestos, mold, lead, fuel and other such materials/substances.

ABK is excited to have joined forces with Canstar Restorations in November of 2020. Canstar, founded in 1985, is a leading Western Canadian full-service restoration provider with 5 branches across British Columbia (Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Surrey, Vancouver and Whistler) and 2 branches in Alberta (Calgary and Edmonton).

We have a great benefit program with extended health and dental, vacation and paid sick/personal days. We take good care of our customers and our team We like to have fun and celebrate our success; and our management and staff pride themselves on creating a working environment which is enjoyable, fast paced, and challenging.

Position Overview

As an Emergency Services 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 an Emergency Services 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.

Duties and 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

Health and Safety

• Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar'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

Who we are looking for:

• Fire and Flood restoration and/or demolition experience is an asset. We are always looking for experienced technicians and leads. 
• No experience required for junior technicians. We will train you in demolition and restoration if you are looking for a new career. 
• 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. We have a fun and hard-working team and are looking for someone with the skills to complement them.
• 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).
• We enter people's homes and drive company vehicles, so a clean criminal record as it relates to work and a drivers abstract with only minor infractions is required.

Working Conditions:

• Travel within branches and client location is required 
• Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion. 
• On-call shifts as required

Perks of working for Canstar…

• Competitive compensation 
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family 
• Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
• Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs)

How to apply…

If you want to be part of a fantastic team, send us your resume by applying here today

Applicants:  We thank you for your interest but due to the volume of applications, only qualified and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Agencies:  Please do not contact us about this position . 

We celebrate equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment, and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and age, except as prescribed by law.