Water Damage Lead Technician: Lead, Restore & Respond

On Side Restoration; Surrey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage (medical, as/

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Group RRSP with DPSP

Life and disability insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

On Side Restoration in Surrey, BC is seeking a Lead Water Damage Technician to guide a skilled crew through structural drying and restoration, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

You will lead by example, perform hands-on work with air movers, dehumidifiers, and extraction equipment, and coordinate with clients during high-stress water events, delivering calm, efficient service and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities and team management experience.
• 2+ years of industry experience in water damage restoration.
• IICRC S500-1999 certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of structural drying procedures per IICRC guidelines.
• Experience with drying tools including air movers, dehumidifiers and extraction equipment.
• Tech-savvy with apps and reporting for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Team guidance and mentorship to ensure efficient workflow.
• Hands-on work with safety and quality at top of mind.
• Perform structural drying assessments and analyses.
• Demolish affected structures and materials as needed.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment and operate extraction machinery.
• Clean and restore areas impacted by water events.
• Complete restoration tasks and support emergency mitigation.
• Coordinate with clients and demonstrate calm, empathetic communication.

Skills

Leadership

2+ years experience

IICRC S500-1999

Structural drying knowledge

Drying tools proficiency

Tech-savvy (apps & reporting)

Problem solving under pressure

Safety compliance & PPE

English communication

Tools

Air movers

Negative air machines

Dehumidifiers

Truck-mount extractor

Pressurized drying systems

Floor drying systems

Job description

On Side Restoration in Surrey, BC is seeking a Lead Water Damage Technician to guide a skilled crew through structural drying and restoration, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

You will lead by example, perform hands-on work with air movers, dehumidifiers, and extraction equipment, and coordinate with clients during high-stress water events, delivering calm, efficient service and clear documentation.