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: marco@pgmv.ca

Or contact us: 201 rue Ellice, Suite 305, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Quebec) — 450 859-3939