Entry Level Water Restoration Technician

Socket.dev; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option

FSA option

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Power Dry, serving the greater Kansas City area, is seeking a Water Restoration Technician to respond to water events in homes and businesses. The role involves removing water, setting up professional drying equipment, and preventing further damage.

No restoration experience is required; paid training is provided to capable labor candidates. This full-time position offers overtime and weekend coverage as needed, with a competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in a hands-on or labor-intensive role preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physical duties and operate hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform water extraction, mitigation, and structural drying.
• Set up, monitor, and remove professional drying equipment.
• Demolish and remove water-damaged materials when necessary.
• Use hand tools, power tools and restoration equipment.
• Move equipment and materials around job sites.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Collaborate with technicians and managers to complete projects.
• Follow company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional service during stressful times for customers.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Customer-focused

Physically capable

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Water Restoration Technician

Full-Time | $18.00/hour
Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-4:30/5:00 PM, with overtime and weekends as needed

Turn Chaos into Calm – Join Our Rapidly Growing Team

Founded in 1988, Power Dry is a leader in emergency water and mold removal services. For over 38 years, we’ve proudly served the greater Kansas City area, providing exceptional service during some of the most difficult moments in our customers’ lives.

At Power Dry, we foster a positive and supportive work culture. We celebrate team wins with fun events, provide catered meals, and are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer clear career growth opportunities, on-the-job training, and the autonomy to take ownership of your work.

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Water Restoration Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on, physical position working in homes and businesses to remove water, set up professional drying equipment, remove damaged materials, and help prevent further property damage.

No restoration experience is required! If you have experience in construction, landscaping, moving, warehouse work, maintenance, installation, or another hands-on/labor-intensive role, we encourage you to apply. We provide paid training.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Power Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Choice of 4 medical plans, including one option available at $0 payroll cost for employee coverage
• Dental insurance with 2 plan options
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) with company matching
• Ancillary benefit options, including Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid training
• Uniforms and tools provided
• Cell phone allowance

What You'll Do

As a Water Restoration Technician, you will respond to homes and businesses affected by water damage and work alongside our team to help customers get their properties back to normal.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform water extraction, mitigation, and structural drying
• Set up, monitor, and remove professional drying equipment
• Perform demolition and removal of water-damaged materials when necessary
• Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized restoration equipment
• Move equipment and materials throughout job sites
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers
• Work alongside technicians and managers to complete projects efficiently
• Follow established company procedures and safety guidelines
• Deliver exceptional service during what can be a stressful time for our customers

What We’re Looking For

You don't need previous restoration experience to be successful in this role. We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, customer-focused, and comfortable performing physical, hands-on work.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Previous experience in a hands-on or labor-intensive role
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with restoration work
• Comfortable using or learning to use hand and power tools
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Professional and respectful when working inside customers' homes and businesses
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and some holidays as needed
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment background check and drug screening

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical schedule of:

Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-4:30/5:00 PM

Power Dry provides emergency restoration services, so overtime, weekend, and holiday availability may be required as needed.

Build Your Career With Power Dry

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to learn a skilled trade and build a career in the restoration industry. You'll receive hands-on training, work alongside an experienced team, and develop skills that can lead to additional responsibilities and career growth.

If you're dependable, enjoy working with your hands, take pride in doing quality work, and want to join a growing company where your contributions matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay:$18.00 per hour

Learn more about Power Dry at www.powerdrykc.com