Emergency Water Damage Restoration Technician

RestoreCore, Inc.; Guilford (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RestoreCore, Inc. is hiring an experienced Water Damage Restoration Technician to deliver water damage mitigation and restoration for homes and businesses. The role covers emergency response, water extraction, structural drying, demolition, moisture monitoring, equipment setup, and customer communication.

This hands-on position requires physical stamina, strong communication skills, and reliability for on-call emergencies; experience with water-related restoration tasks is expected.

Qualifications

• One or more years of water mitigation/restoration or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Knowledge of water extraction, structural drying, demolition, and moisture detection.
• IICRC certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Availability for on‑call, evening, weekend, and emergency response work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to water damage and emergency restoration projects.
• Perform water extraction, structural drying, dehumidification, and cleanup.
• Set up, monitor, and remove air movers, dehumidifiers, and drying equipment.
• Take moisture readings and document drying progress.
• Remove damaged drywall, flooring, insulation, and other materials.
• Apply antimicrobial treatments when needed.
• Document work with photos, notes, moisture logs, and equipment records.
• Communicate professionally with customers and project managers.
• Clean and maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Follow company, OSHA, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

IICRC Water Restoration Technician certification

Job description

RestoreCore, Inc. is hiring an experienced Water Damage Restoration Technician to deliver water damage mitigation and restoration for homes and businesses. The role covers emergency response, water extraction, structural drying, demolition, moisture monitoring, equipment setup, and customer communication.

This hands-on position requires physical stamina, strong communication skills, and reliability for on-call emergencies; experience with water-related restoration tasks is expected.