Water Mitigation & Mold Restoration Lead Technician

Lead Restoration Technician with total earning potential of $26–$32+ per hour. $26/hour guaranteed base pay for the right candidate, plus performance bonuses and overtime opportunities. Full-time, year-round work with local jobs throughout Hampton Roads.

About Us

PuroClean of South Chesapeake is a growing, family-owned restoration company serving the Hampton Roads community. When homes flood, pipes burst, sewage backs up, or mold impacts a property, our team steps in to solve the problem and help our customers put their homes and businesses back together. We are looking for a dependable Lead Restoration Technician who can take ownership of projects, lead a crew, communicate with customers, and deliver high-quality work without needing constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead mitigation and remediation projects
• Direct and work alongside mitigation technicians
• Perform water extraction, demolition, cleaning, drying, and microbial remediation
• Establish containment and appropriate environmental controls
• Set and monitor drying and air-filtration equipment
• Take and document moisture readings
• Maintain accurate drying logs, equipment records, notes, and job photographs
• Communicate project status and concerns with customers and the office
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and job sites
• Identify changes in scope and communicate them before proceeding
• Help train and develop newer technicians
• Participate in emergency and after-hours response when required

Requirements

• Restoration/mitigation experience
• Experience independently running restoration projects or leading crews
• IICRC WRT and AMRT preferred at hire and required within 6 months
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Strong job documentation and attention to detail
• Ability to use mobile apps and restoration documentation software
• Ability to work in crawlspaces, attics, and physically demanding environments
• Willingness to perform water, mold, sewage, fire, biohazard, demolition, and difficult cleanup work
• Ability to reliably report to work and communicate with management and team members

Benefits

• $26/hour guaranteed base pay for the right candidate
• Performance bonuses and overtime opportunities (total earning potential $26–$32+ per hour)
• Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development, including IICRC certification opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing company

Growth & Development

We're building a company, not just filling a truck. A successful Lead Technician will have opportunities for:

• Increased responsibility and earning potential
• Crew and technician development
• Advancement into senior lead, project management, and operations leadership as the company grows

This Role Is Ideal for Someone Who

• Wants responsibility and takes ownership of their projects
• Can be trusted to run a job without constant supervision
• Leads by example rather than simply giving instructions
• Takes pride in difficult work and doing it correctly
• Communicates clearly with customers, coworkers, and management
• Documents their work thoroughly
• Shows up when expected and communicates when circumstances change
• Wants their performance to directly affect how much they earn
• Wants to grow with a performance-driven restoration company

Before You Apply: Reality Check

Restoration is physical, hands-on work. You will work in crawlspaces, attics, hot and cold environments, and properties affected by water damage, mold, sewage, fire, and biohazard conditions. Some days will be long. Emergency and after-hours work is part of the restoration business. In return, we're offering a $26/hour Lead Technician base rate, meaningful performance bonuses, year-round work, professional training, and an opportunity to become a key part of a growing company.