Senior Restoration Technician

About The Role

As a Senior Restoration Technician, you will perform hands-on water damage mitigation and mold remediation work under the direction of a Crew Chief or Project Manager. Restoration experience is required. We provide you with the tools and help advance your career through training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Water Damage Mitigation
  • Extract water using pumps, wet vacuums, and extraction equipment
  • Set up and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers
  • Take moisture readings and document drying progress
  • Perform light demolition of wet carpet, pad, drywall, baseboards, and trim
  • Build containment using plastic sheeting and zipper doors
• Mold Remediation
  • Establish negative-air containment
  • Safely remove and bag affected materials
  • Apply antimicrobial products and encapsulants
  • HEPA-vacuum and clean surfaces
  • Operate air filtration devices and maintain containment
  • Document remediation progress
• General Duties
  • Safely operate hand and power tools
  • Clean, sanitize, and deodorize affected areas
  • Handle customer belongings with care
  • Communicate professionally with customers and team members
  • Use mobile apps for photos, job notes, and documentation
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites
  • Follow PPE, chemical-safety, and lifting procedures

Paid Training & Career Path

This is more than a job—it is a career opportunity. We pay for industry certifications and provide hands-on training.

• Company-paid Certifications May Include
  • IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
  • IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
  • IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
  • IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
  • OSHA and jobsite-safety training
• Advancement Path: Senior Technician → Crew Chief → Project Manager

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Squat, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders
• Work in attics, crawl spaces, confined areas, and varied temperatures
• Wear respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves, and other PPE for extended periods

All required safety gear, tools, and equipment are provided.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Restoration, remediation, or environmental work experience
  • Hands-on or mechanically inclined background
  • Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Ability to follow detailed safety procedures
  • Comfort using smartphones and mobile apps
  • Professional communication and customer-service skills
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Preferred, But Not Required
  • Texas-Mold Remediation Worker license
  • Existing IICRC certifications

Benefits

• Overtime
• $500 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days and meeting performance expectations
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Pay

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour

About the Company

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike, so you'll get to take on new challenges every day. Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.

If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability—consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee.