Restoration Technician (Water Damage)

RestoTech Solutions · Edmonton, AB · Full time · $25-$35 per hour plus on call pay

When a pipe bursts or a basement floods, we are the crew that shows up. RestoTech Solutions handles water, mould and fire restoration for homeowners, property managers and insurance clients across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

We are hiring Restoration Technicians who already know their way around a job site and want to turn that experience into a trade.

Why this job is different

• Certification paid for. No IICRC WRT yet? That is fine. We train you on the job and cover your WRT course once you pass probation.

• A real path up. Restoration Technician, then certified WRT Technician, Crew Lead, Foreman and Site Supervisor. We show you what each step takes.

• More hours, steadier pay. RestoTech is part of a group of companies that also does construction, renovation, and cleaning and maintenance work. When emergency calls are slow, you can pick up hours on those sites when available. Your skills are transferable.

• Everything you need. On call technicians get a company vehicle, the equipment, our job software and an office team behind them. You are never on your own on site.

• Winter is our busy season. Frozen pipes and floods do not stop for the cold.

Who we are looking for

You have hands on experience in at least one of these:

• Water damage, flood or restoration work

• Construction or renovation

• Flooring, drywall, insulation or painting

• Carpet cleaning, janitorial or building maintenance

• General labour on job sites

What you will do

• Respond to emergency water calls, including nights and weekends on a rotating on call schedule

• Extract water, set up drying equipment and check it daily

• Take moisture readings and photos and log them in our job app

• Build containment and run air filtration on mould jobs

• Remove damaged materials safely and clean and treat the area

• Talk clearly and calmly with homeowners, property managers and adjusters

• Keep your vehicle and equipment clean, stocked and ready

What we offer

• $25-$35 per hour, with regular wage reviews

• On call pay

• Paid training and IICRC certification

• Company vehicle and equipment while on call

• Access to extra hours across our group of companies

• Clear steps up to Crew Lead, Foreman and Site Supervisor

What you need

• Hands on experience from the list above

• Availability for after hours and weekend on call shifts

• Comfort working in wet, dirty and tight spaces like crawl spaces and attics, in full PPE

• Ability to pass a respirator fit test (accommodation available on request)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stay on your feet all shift

• Comfort using a phone, tablet and computer for job photos and notes

• Reliable, on time and respectful inside people's homes

• Ability to qualify to drive a company vehicle (see below)

Nice to have, not required

• IICRC certification: WRT, ASD, AMRT or FSRT

• A trade: carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting or plumbing

• Safety tickets: WHMIS, First Aid, Fall Protection, Confined Space, asbestos or mould abatement

Driving a company vehicle

Our insurer sets the rules for who can drive our vehicles, and each technician on call needs to qualify. Before you apply, check that you have:

• A valid full Class 5 licence

• At least 3 recent years of driving experience, listed on an insurance policy

• A clean record for the last 3 years: no major or Criminal Code driving convictions, no distracted driving, and no more than 2 minor tickets

We will ask for a recent driver abstract before making an offer.

Our hiring process

1. A quick phone call (10 to 12 minutes)

2. An interview with the supervisor and a 20 minute computer skills test

3. A conditional offer. We then confirm your driving record and arrange a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test. We book these for you, so please do not book them yourself.

This is a safety sensitive role. We let each applicant know where they stand at each step.

How to apply

Click Apply. It is the only way we receive applications.

RestoTech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodation during hiring on request, in line with human rights law in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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