Hands-On Emergency Restoration Technician

First Onsite Property Restoration; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a hands-on Technician to help clients recover from water, fire, and mold incidents. You’ll work with a skilled team on diverse projects, using a variety of tools and equipment, and learn the nuances of emergency restoration and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities include assisting with mitigation, maintaining vehicles, following safety protocols, documenting work, tracking time and expenses, and providing flexible support across service lines.

Qualifications

• Possesses Water Mitigation Certification or can obtain within 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restoration experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Some healthcare-related roles may require additional screening in Indiana per CCS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, fire, and mold mitigation, light demolition, and equipment setup.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and response-ready company vehicles.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe job site.
• Support project documentation, photos, and daily reports.
• Track expenses, time, and complete necessary work orders.
• Perform physical labor, debris removal, and material handling.
• Provide flexible support across multiple service lines.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety protocols

Driver's license

Education

Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a hands-on Technician to help clients recover from water, fire, and mold incidents. You’ll work with a skilled team on diverse projects, using a variety of tools and equipment, and learn the nuances of emergency restoration and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities include assisting with mitigation, maintaining vehicles, following safety protocols, documenting work, tracking time and expenses, and providing flexible support across service lines.