Cleaning and Restoration Technician

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Rochester, NY is seeking motivated Cleaning & Restoration Technicians to join a startup-backed, growing team. You will work hands-on at job sites, assisting with water, mold, and fire/smoke cleanup, as well as carpet and surface cleaning.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across restoration disciplines, collaborate with ownership, and have opportunities to advance into specialized roles as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliable, accountable, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the restoration industry.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, mold, fire/smoke, and specialty cleaning jobs.
• Perform carpet, floor, upholstery, and tile cleaning services.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.
• Handle demolition and cleanup tasks as needed.
• Take job site photos and complete documentation.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Help maintain warehouse organization and inventory.
• Follow company safety and operational standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Reliable

Accountable

Team-oriented

Manual labor capable

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Cleaning & Restoration Technician

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Rochester, NY

We are a new restoration company in Rochester backed by the national brand of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, and we’re looking for motivated, hardworking technicians.

This is an opportunity to join at the ground level and grow with the company as we scale. You’ll work directly with ownership, gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the restoration and cleaning industry, and have the opportunity to advance quickly into specialized restoration roles.

This is a hands-on field position. You’ll be actively working on job sites daily helping customers through water, mold, fire/smoke, and specialty cleaning situations.

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, accountable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable with physical labor and active workdays
• Willingness to learn and grow in the restoration industry
• Comfortable working in customer-facing environments
• Basic comfort with technology, mobile apps, and documentation
• Ability to lift equipment and work in varying job site conditions
• Valid NYS driver’s license required
• Background check

Preferred (Not Required)

• 1+ year of cleaning, restoration, construction, flooring, demolition, moving, maintenance, or other hands-on labor experience
• IICRC Certifications (CCT, WRT, etc.)
• Experience with carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, or restoration work

Startup Environment / Flexibility Expectations

This is a full-time, guaranteed 40-hour-per-week position. As a startup operation, flexibility and a team-first mentality are extremely important during the early growth phase.

In addition to restoration work, technicians may assist with carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, contents work, warehouse organization, equipment setup, vehicle organization, and other operational needs as the company grows.

We’re looking for people who want to help build something - not just clock in and out.

Opportunities to Advance Into

• Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
• Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
• Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD)
• Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
• Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS)
• Trauma clean up (TCST)

Paid training and certifications provided for the right candidate.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay + Overtime
• Paid IICRC Certifications & Training
• Health Benefit Options
• 401(k) Matching
• PTO
• After-hours call-out opportunities
• Company-provided equipment and uniforms
• Work directly with ownership
• Small team, high standards, growth-focused culture

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, mold, fire/smoke, and specialty cleaning jobs
• Perform carpet, floor, upholstery, and tile cleaning services
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Handle demolition and cleanup tasks as needed
• Take job site photos and complete documentationMaintain vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Help maintain warehouse organization and inventory
• Follow company safety and operational standards

Our values

Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Community, People

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into the restoration industry, learn valuable skills, and grow with a company from the very beginning.