Status: Full-time, permanent
Company Overview
URS is a Northern BC restoration company, and has recently become a member of the Canstar Group of Companies. With branches in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, and Quesnel, URS focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural damage to their home or business.
We are a company that builds careers, with training initiatives like the Perfect File building skills that prepare you for the advancement opportunities that we are known for, as well as a Tuition Reimbursement Program where employees are eligible to have a portion or all of their Post Secondary/Trade or other professional training courses paid for.
Lake days and BBQ’s are some of the fun events that we believe makes the family environment at URS. We are also active in the community, using our talents to do charity builds, and donating part of each project to the BCSPCA.
Position Overview
A Reconstruction Drywall is responsible for helping those who have been affected by fire or flood damage either in residential or commercial environments.
Duties and Responsibilities…
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Efficiently measure, cut, and install drywall sheets in damaged areas.
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Perform drywall repairs, fill joints, patch holes, cracks, nail indentations etc.
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Apply joint compound, skillfully filling in seams, joints, and nail/screw indentations.
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Perform major repairs using fast set to prepare paint/texture
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Texture blend
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Remove imperfections through sanding, scraping, and feathering to ensure a flawless appearance.
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Tape, coat, skim, sand to prepare for paint
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Install T-bar grid/ ceiling tile
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Finishing arches
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Insulation/vapor barrier
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Hang board
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Tape, mud bring to paint stage
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Seal new drywall
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Texture ceilings –popcorn and knockdown
Health and Safety
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Ensure that self and others adhere to Universal’s health and safety practices and procedures
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Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
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Understand safety policies and protocols
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Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required
Who we are looking for:
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Previous work experience working in the Restoration industry would be an asset.
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At least 2 years of experience in drywall is preferred
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The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A driver’s license and personal vehicle to attend on call sites is a must (mileage is reimbursed).
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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:
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Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion.
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On-call shifts as required
Perks of working for Canstar…
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Competitive compensation
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Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
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Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
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Room for advancement
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Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!)
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