Film & TV Equipment Technician - Training & Benefits

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

RRSP Matching

Paid vacation and sick days

Disability insurance

Safety boots reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Equipment Technician for our Film & TV division in Burnaby.

You will ensure lighting and production gear are clean, functional, and ready for film sets, working closely with operations and rental teams to gain valuable hands-on skills with professional-grade equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth into operations or service management and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of film industry equipment is an asset.
• Experience with rental software is helpful.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and prepare lighting and production equipment for rental.
• Process equipment safely and efficiently to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform basic repairs on lighting units and accessories.
• Use small tools and apply proper repair techniques.
• Identify equipment misuse and report concerns to the Triage Supervisor.
• Complete Loss & Damage forms for review and pricing.
• Route electronic repair needs to the Electronics Technician.
• Assist other internal departments as required.
• Organize warehouse shelving and maintain a neat, accessible workspace.
• Identify and reallocate sub-rental equipment to the correct area.
• Operate warehouse machinery (forklift, order picker, pallet jack) — training provided.
• Follow all WCB and Sunbelt safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Rental software experience

Film equipment knowledge (asset)

Tools

Rental software

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Equipment Technician for our Film & TV division in Burnaby.

You will ensure lighting and production gear are clean, functional, and ready for film sets, working closely with operations and rental teams to gain valuable hands-on skills with professional-grade equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth into operations or service management and a comprehensive benefits program.