Restoration Technician

Restoration Response Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive above-award salary

Fully equipped company vehicle

iPad and tools of the trade

Job summary

Restoration Response Australia is seeking an Experienced Restoration Technician to join our Gold Coast-based team. You will assess, coordinate and complete restoration works across residential and commercial properties, with the ability to work independently and make on-site decisions.

Responsibilities include moisture assessments, water extraction, drying, mould remediation, and reporting. You will manage jobs, operate equipment, mentor juniors and participate in after-hours on-call shifts,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the restoration industry.
• Demonstrated experience in water damage restoration, structural drying and mould remediation.
• Sound understanding of moisture detection, drying principles and restoration equipment.
• Ability to assess damage, identify required works and complete jobs with minimal supervision.
• Experience preparing restoration reports, moisture logs and photographic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, moisture assessments and damage evaluations.
• Identify affected materials and determine appropriate restoration methods.
• Complete water extraction, structural drying, mould remediation, fire and smoke cleaning, and associated restoration works.
• Set up, monitor and remove drying and restoration equipment.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, moisture readings, photographic documentation and scopes of work.
• Complete make-safe works, minor strip-outs and remediation activities.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, builders, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Manage allocated jobs efficiently, ensuring works are completed safely and within required timeframes.
• Maintain restoration equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Support and provide guidance to junior technicians when required.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call roster.
• Assist with regional and interstate catastrophe response when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Reliable

Team-focused

Education

Construction White Card

Working with Children Blue Card

Tools

IICRC certifications (WRT/ASD/AMRT/FSRT)

Restoration reporting software

Moisture detection equipment

Job description

Experienced Restoration Technician – Gold Coast Based

Restoration Response Australia

Join a growing restoration company with great career opportunities, a supportive team and a fully equipped company vehicle.

About Us

Restoration Response Australia is seeking an Experienced Restoration Technician to join our growing team.

We specialise in insurance restoration services, assisting residential and commercial property owners following water, fire, storm and mould-related damage.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and experienced technician who takes pride in their work, can confidently manage restoration jobs and is passionate about delivering quality service to clients during challenging circumstances.

About the Role

As an Experienced Restoration Technician, you will be responsible for assessing, coordinating and completing restoration works across residential and commercial properties.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, make informed decisions on site and contribute positively to a growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections, moisture assessments and damage evaluations.
• Identify affected materials and determine appropriate restoration methods.
• Complete water extraction, structural drying, mould remediation, fire and smoke cleaning, and associated restoration works.
• Set up, monitor and remove drying and restoration equipment.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, moisture readings, photographic documentation and scopes of work.
• Complete make-safe works, minor strip-outs and remediation activities.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, builders, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Manage allocated jobs efficiently, ensuring works are completed safely and within required timeframes.
• Maintain restoration equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Support and provide guidance to junior technicians when required.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call roster.
• Assist with regional and interstate catastrophe response when required.

About You

We are seeking an experienced technician who is confident in their abilities, reliable and able to hit the ground running.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the restoration industry.
• Demonstrated experience in water damage restoration, structural drying and mould remediation.
• Sound understanding of moisture detection, drying principles and restoration equipment.
• Ability to assess damage, identify required works and complete jobs with minimal supervision.
• Experience preparing restoration reports, moisture logs and photographic documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional presentation and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Current driver's licence.
• Construction White Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Working with Children Blue Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster.

Highly Regarded:

• IICRC qualifications, particularly WRT, ASD, AMRT or FSRT.
• Experience working on insurance restoration claims.
• Knowledge of industry standards and restoration best practices.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior technicians.
• Experience with restoration job management and reporting software.

What's on Offer?

At Restoration Response Australia, we recognise the value of experienced technicians and are committed to providing the tools, support and opportunities needed to succeed.

• Competitive above-award salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• Fully equipped modern company vehicle, iPad and tools of the trade.

• Full-time