Rope Access Technician

Pacific Heights Services Inc. (business address 628 East Kent Ave South #158, Vancouver, BC V5X 4N6) is seeking an experienced Rope Access Technician for our Vancouver, BC location. It’s a full-time, permanent position, 30 - 40 hours/week, $35.00 - $37.00/h (depending on experience). 4% paid vacation. Benefits include medical and dental after a 3-month probationary period.

Employment location: Vancouver lower-mainland area

Duties:

• Rope access to hard-to-reach areas without scaffold or a work platform;

• Undertaking rescues, with some knowledge of legislation, and safety requirements.

• Descend, ascend, and traverse ropes for access and work while suspended by a harness;

• Perform a variety of maneuvers on rope comfortably;

• Perform duties such as inspections, painting touch-ups, washing windows, pressure washing, waterproofing, 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 managers to maintain consistent workflow and customer satisfaction;

• Inspect your rope access equipment and safety system;

• Follow established safety rules and instructions, including fall protection.

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable and capable of working at heights in various weather conditions;

• Must have completed high school or equivalent;

• Must have at least two years of direct experience as a Rope Access Technician or experience working in heights and at least a Level 1 IRATA certificate;

• Must be able to work under minimum supervision;

• Must be able to work while suspended in a harness for extended periods of time;

• Craftsmanship and manual dexterity is a must;

• Must have attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination;

• Must be able to speak English;

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, job task planning and organizing.

To apply, please send your resume with skill sets to . No telephone calls and no walk-ins, please. Only candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted.