Mitigation Technician - Join the Rentals 24/7 Team
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the restoration industry where every day presents a new challenge?
At Rentals 24/7, our Mitigation Technicians play a critical role in helping restoration contractors return homes and businesses to normal following water, fire, and mould losses.
Unlike traditional restoration companies, we are a specialized mitigation support company. We do not perform demolition, material removal, tear-out, or water extraction services. Instead, our technicians focus on the technical side of restoration through structural drying, moisture mapping, equipment installation, monitoring, and documentation.
If you enjoy problem solving, working with specialized equipment, and being part of a team that supports some of the largest restoration contractors in British Columbia, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
Why Rentals 24/7?
- No demolition or tear-out work
- No water extraction
- Technical, science-based structural drying
- Work with industry-leading drying equipment and technology
- Ongoing training and opportunities to obtain IICRC certifications
- Potential travel throughout Canada to support large catastrophe events and major commercial losses
- Exposure to some of the country's largest and most technically challenging restoration projects
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and scheduled mitigation service calls throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Perform moisture inspections and develop drying strategies using IICRC standards and industry best practices.
- Install, monitor, adjust, and remove drying equipment including:
- Low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers
- Air movers
- HEPA Air Filtration Devices (AFDs)
- Desiccant dehumidification systems
- Specialty drying systems such as Injectidry and floor drying systems
- Record psychrometric readings and moisture content using professional moisture meters and monitoring equipment.
- Complete accurate job documentation using digital reporting platforms such as Encircle.
- Evaluate equipment performance and make adjustments to maximize drying efficiency.
- Communicate professionally with restoration contractors, project managers, and property owners throughout the drying process.
- Deliver, install, and retrieve drying equipment while ensuring it is operating safely and efficiently.
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain company equipment to ensure it is ready for deployment.
- Follow all company policies, IICRC standards, and WorkSafeBC safety requirements.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency response outside regular business hours.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in restoration, construction, property maintenance, or a related field is considered an asset.
- IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) certification is preferred or a willingness to obtain certification.
- Understanding of moisture mapping, psychrometry, and structural drying principles is an asset.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in occupied residential and commercial environments.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving record.
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
- Willingness to travel when opportunities arise.
What We Offer
At Rentals 24/7, you'll join a company that is recognized for its technical expertise and commitment to supporting restoration contractors across British Columbia.
We invest in our team through ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to obtain IICRC certifications while working with some of the most advanced drying equipment in the industry.
As our company continues to grow nationally, technicians may have the opportunity to travel throughout Canada to support large-scale catastrophe events and complex commercial losses. These projects provide valuable experience alongside some of the industry's most respected restoration professionals.
If you're looking for a career that combines technical problem solving, hands-on work, continuous learning, and opportunities for advancement, we'd be excited to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
