3x Rope Access Technicians (RAT) Job

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 [email protected]

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.