Restoration Technician

Job posting

Restoration Technician

About the role

You are the first crew on site after a loss. Fire, water damage, sewer backup, vandalism: your job is to stabilize the situation, prevent further damage and get the building ready for reconstruction.

This is hands-on, physical work. Every call is different and you see the results of your work by the end of the day. No restoration experience is required — we train our technicians in-house.

Key responsibilities

Emergency response:

• Respond quickly to loss sites and secure the premises
• Perform water extraction and set up drying equipment (dehumidifiers, air movers)
• Take moisture readings and monitor the drying process daily
• Board up and provide temporary protection for the building
• Carry out demolition and removal of non-salvageable materials

Cleaning and restoration:

• Perform post-loss cleaning: soot, smoke, odours and mould
• Apply decontamination procedures based on the type of loss
• Pack out, inventory and move the policyholder's contents
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment

Documentation and reporting:

• Take before, during and after photos on every job
• Complete work orders and daily time sheets
• Keep the project manager updated on job progress

What we are looking for

• No restoration experience required — full training provided in-house
• Experience in construction, renovation, maintenance or cleaning is an asset
• Good physical condition (standing work, lifting, confined spaces)
• Resourceful and able to work without constant supervision
• Reliable and punctual: policyholders and insurers count on us showing up
• Respectful and personable: you enter the homes of people who have just lost everything
• Valid driver's licence (class 5) — essential for travel to job sites
• Available for on-call rotation (evenings and weekends) for emergency response
• IICRC certification (WRT, ASD) or ASP Construction card is an asset — otherwise we pay for training

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary based on experience — on-call premium during standby weeks
• Training and certifications paid by the employer
• Vehicle and equipment provided for emergency calls
• Location: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield — service area covers Montreal and Monteregie

Why join Première Générale

• A trade you learn with us: start with no experience, leave with a skill set
• No two days alike: residential, commercial and institutional losses
• An experienced, well-established restoration team
• Work that matters: you are the first help a policyholder sees arrive

How to apply

Send your resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io

Or contact us: 201 rue Ellice, Suite 305, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Quebec) — View phone number on click.appcast.io

Ability to work under pressure
Resourcefulness
Reliability and punctuality
Good physical condition
Autonomy
Sense of responsibility
Teamwork
Adaptability
Ability to work quickly
Empathy and respect
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Initiative
Versatility
Stress management