Description
For over 50 years, Downs Construction Ltd. has been a trusted provider of superior restoration services in Victoria, Nanaimo and Duncan.
What sets us apart? We prioritize our people. When our team feels supported, they deliver exceptional service to our customers and community. We foster growth, recognize contributions, and ensure every voice is heard - because your success is our success.
If you're looking for a workplace where you're truly valued, have opportunities for professional growth, and can enjoy the journey along the way, we'd love to hear from you.
Our values guide us every day:
- Helping Others in Need: Treating everyone with care and respect.
- Our People: We prioritize our employees' well-being and professional growth.
- Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in all we do.
- Innovation: Leveraging technology to deliver outstanding results.
- Planet: Leading sustainability efforts to protect our planet.
- Community: Supporting local initiatives like the Harbor Side Boys & Girls Club.About Us
At Downs Construction, you’ll be part of something bigger: helping us revolutionize the restoration experience while making a real difference. Learn more about our journey at downsconstruction.com.
Job Summary
A Contents Technician will work both in the office building and in the job sites. The main focus of the position will focus in moving-related activities, but will also help out in other areas of Contents from time-to-time. The ideal candidate will assist in the packing, moving, and storage of furniture and personal belongings for clients whose properties have been affected by fire, flood, or other disasters. Part of the job responsibility is to be able to maintain housekeeping and performing utilizing cleaning techniques that will be trained on the job when required. This position can be physically demanding, which includes walking up and downstairs, lifting up to 60 pounds, bending, twisting, squatting and pushing equipment are daily occurrences.
Why You'll Love This Job
- Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to Restoring Lives, the Planet, and Communities by helping people recover and rebuild after disasters.
- Hands-On Variety: No two days are the same - you’ll move, clean, pack, organize, and restore contents across homes, offices, and job sites.
- Active Work Environment: Skip the desk job - stay moving and engaged with physical tasks like lifting, packing, and on-site cleaning.
- Real-World Skills: Learn specialized restoration techniques and digital tools like Restorify while gaining industry experience.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a supportive crew that values communication, coordination, and getting the job done right.
Responsibilities
- Conducting general everyday cleaning
- Cleaning all types of floors by sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
- Ensuring recycling and garbage bins are being emptied
- Servicing, cleaning and restocking all washroom facilities
- Conducting occasional interior window cleaning
- Maintaining cleanliness of both office facilities and job sites
- Measuring and administering cleaning agents
- Working in other contents areas as pack-out, processing, and pack-back clients’ contents
- Learning and performing proper contents packing procedures
- Completing your timecard daily on ADP
- Working with our Project Management software, Restorify
- Completing job notes daily
- Completing and handing in the necessary paperwork related to a job
Requirements
- Previous work experience in the restoration industry is considered an asset
- Must have at least one year of customer service experience
- Previous work experience in a cleaning or moving specific role is considered an asset
- Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check to our approval
- A valid BC drivers’ license is a requirement (with a clean drivers abstract.)
- Must be detail-oriented
- Being able to lift anywhere from 50 - 100 lbs
- Familiarity with basic technology use, such as a cell-phone and email
- Ability to work overtime and on-call for after-hours emergency work
- Ability to work standing for an average of 8 hours per day
Benefits
After completing your probation period of three months, some of the benefits we offer include:
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits!
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (And RRSP Matching!).
- $500.00 per year for each paramedical service we offer (i.e., massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractor).
- $750.00 per year for Mental Health-related services, such as clinical psychologists, registered clinical counsellors, etc.
- An additional $500.00 per year for single plans and $1000.00 per year for family plans via our Health Care Spending Account to put towards your extended health and dental benefits.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Compensation
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Culture
We are a worker-focused company built on respect, safety, and accountability. We appreciate the effort our employees put in each day and support them with training, structure, and clear communication. Our culture values professionalism, growth, and recognizing strong performance.
Downs Construction Ltd. supports career advancements and continuous training!
Applicants must be legally authorized to Work in Canada
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
