Water Damage Technician Lead – Surrey

On Side Restoration; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

On Side Restoration is seeking a Lead Water Damage Technician to lead a team in managing water-related disasters. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a valid IICRC certification. The position offers competitive pay, training, and opportunities for career advancement in a growing industry.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Plans including extended medical and dental

On-the-job training

Opportunities for promotion

Potential for national career movement

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record.
• Experience leading a team.
• Ability to perform assessments according to IICRC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in responding to water-related disasters.
• Work with customers in a caring and empathetic manner.
• Clean up and restore properties to pre-disaster state.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Structural Drying Procedures

Education

IICRC S-Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration certification

Tools

Drying Tools

Job description

Compensation: $25- $32 / hour (full-time / permanent)

Ever felt like you’re drowning in stress? Water damage in a home or business is one of the most stressful events our clients might ever experience. Lead Water Damage Technicians at On Side work to evaporate water-related stress, bringing calm, order, and dryness to all!

The Job – Lead Water Damage Technician

At On Side, Lead Water Damage Technicians (WDTs) lead the team, responding to incidents such as burst pipes, blocked drains, sewer backups, or other water-related disasters. Understanding the urgency and working with customers in a caring, calm, and empathetic manner are crucial for success. WDTs work as a team to clean up the mess and restore properties to their pre-disaster state.

What you bring :

A Lead WDT should have a ‘get it done!’ attitude and the following skills and qualifications:

• IICRC S-Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration certification.
• Knowledge of structural drying procedures and ability to perform assessments according to IICRC guidelines.
• Experience leading a team.
• Proficiency with drying tools such as air movers, negative air machines, pressurized drying systems, floor drying systems, and dehumidifiers.
• Organized with good time management skills.
• Physically fit.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Previous industry experience (not required) that can be beneficial includes roles such as Water Damage Manager, lead hand, Water Damage Technician, plumber, janitor, vac truck operator, or technician.

Additional skills that could contribute to success include:

• Knowledge of 3D Imaging.

Of Note

Disasters can occur at any time; therefore, a rotating schedule of 24/7 after-hours on-call work is required.

What’s in it for you?

We are an established company in a growing industry, eager to develop your career. We offer steady pay, employee assistance programs, health plans including extended medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. We provide on-the-job training, opportunities for promotion, and potential for national career movement. At On Side, we embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.