3x Rope Access Technicians

Job Description

Skyreach Window and Building Services Inc., located at 2857 St Clair Ave E., East York, Toronto, Ontario, M4B1N4 are looking for 3 (three) full time and permanent Rope Access Technicians (RAT) to fill the positions in building, cleaning and maintenance.  The work will be performed across the Greater Toronto Area.

Duties:

Rope access to hard-to-reach areas without scaffold or a work platform
Descend, ascend and transverse ropes for access and work while suspend by harness
Perform duties such as inspections, painting touch ups, washing windows, pressure washing, water proofing, caulking and other kinds of work at height or high angle.
Perform minor repair/ maintenance activities at height or high angle
Communicate effectively with customers and manager to maintain consistent workflow and customer’s satisfaction
Follow established safety rules and instructions
Window cleaning via rope access
Exterior building pressure washing
Post construction window cleaning
Building inspections & reports
Leak investigations and report to management
Assist with exterior sealant repairs
Assist with building envelope restoration
Exterior window cleaning of high-rise towers
·       Pre-inspection of RAT (Rope Access Technician) equipment for safety
·       Show other technicians how to conduct rope access safer
·       Assist with snow clearing on sidewalks and front of buildings
·       Must be fluent in English as this is the language used in the workplace

Education:

·       Must have Grade 12 Certificate
·       Must have IRAT3 Level 3 Rope Access Technician to ensure job site are safe on rope access repairs/maintenance
·       Must have Work Positioning System Qualification from Ontario Window Cleaning Association to ensure job site are safe for window cleaning
·       Must have Ontario Working at Heights Certificate for window cleaning
·       First Aid Training, Working on Heights and Lift training (an asset)
·       Must have boatswain chair experience with two main support lines and safety

Experience requirements:

Previous work experience as a Rope Access Technician
Not afraid of heights and able to work on ladders and suspended stages
Must be able to work while suspended in harness for extended periods of time
Be capable of functioning in climatic extremes
·       Must understand Window Cleaning Regulations

Wage:

·      $36.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly
·      40 normal hours per week
·      Overtime to be paid after 44 hours @ 1.5
·      Working from Monday to Friday.  Weekend work might be required and will depend on the workload

Benefits:

·      Increases possible based on discretion of management
·      10 days’ vacation / 4 % of gross salary

How to apply:

Please send the following to Skyreachwc@gmail.com

a.         Resume
b.        Three references confirming your experience to meet the requirements above
d.        A motivation letter in which you explain why you would be a suitable applicant

Please answer the following question and include it with your application for this position:

·      What sections of the Ontario window cleaning regulations do you find the most important from a safety perspective?

**** If all of the above items are not attached when you apply, your application will not be considered.