Lead Water Damage Technician

• Peterborough, ON

Position Summary

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 do the work to evaporate water-related stress, bringing calm, order and dryness to all! Understanding the urgency of the situation and working with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic manner are paramount to the success of a Lead WDTs day!

(This posting reflects an existing vacancy)

Compensation

• Salary Range: $24-$29/hour
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
• On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
• Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You’ll Do

• Team guidance and mentorship: Leading by example, coaching team members, and ensuring efficient workflow
• Hands-on proficiency
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  Working directly on the tools while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Structural Drying Assessments
• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters
• Complete restoration tasks
• Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed

What You Bring

• Leadership abilities and experience leading a team
• 2+ years previous industry experience
• WRT- IICRC Certified
• Knowledge of structural drying procedures and ability to perform multi-unit assessments in accordance with IICRC guidelines
• Technical expertise:
  Experienced with all drying tools (air movers, negative air machines, pressurized drying systems, floor drying systems, dehumidifiers)
• Tech-savvy:
  Comfortable using apps and software for documentation and reporting
• Problem-solving under pressure
  :
  Quickly assessing challenges and implementing practical solutions
• Willingness to follow all company safety requirements including wearing full PPE as required:
  Full face masks require clean shave (if applicable)
• Optimistic outlook and adaptability
  : A genuine desire to help, including cross-training to support all departments
• Organized and punctual:
  Strong time management and tool readiness
• Physically fit (heavy lifting, crouching, bending, standing, reaching, maneuvering in small spaces)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
• Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
• A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service

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Note:

• Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

At OnSide, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus — in everything we do.
Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos.
Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.

* Your application is always reviewed by real people. Wedon’tuse artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role