Lead Restoration Technician

Lightspeed Restoration of Middletown; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus on performance

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Lightspeed Restoration of Middletown is seeking a Lead Technician to perform hands-on water, mold, and fire restoration while guiding a crew on site in Middletown and Monmouth County. You’ll manage jobs from start to finish, ensure safety, and uphold high-quality workmanship.

You’ll work closely with the owner from day one, shaping operations, driving efficiency, and earning certifications that pave the path toward supervisory roles as the team grows.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in home services, restoration, or construction.
• Ability to run a job independently end-to-end.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on restoration work: mold remediation, water damage, fire restoration, and HVAC/dryer vent cleaning.
• Run new jobs start to finish: assess site, complete docs, communicate findings, and see to completion.
• Lead and manage crew production quality, costs, and timelines for safe, timely, profitable delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Lightspeed Restoration of Middletown Lead Technician

We're a locally owned and operated restoration company serving Middletown and the surrounding Monmouth County area. As one of our first hires, you won't just be running a crew, you'll be helping set the standard for how we operate as we grow. You'll work directly with the owner, not layers of corporate management.

We Offer

• Pay: $25-30/hr based on experience
• A leadership role from day one, with real input into how the operation runs
• A defined path forward: Production Manager Production Supervisor and beyond as the team grows, with bonus potential tied to your crew's production, plus opportunities for pay increases as you earn certifications along the way
• Full training and IICRC-backed certification support
• A close-knit, team-oriented culture where you're helping shape the operation, not lost in a big organization
• Real community impact, helping neighbors right here in Middletown and Monmouth County get back on their feet after water, fire, and mold damage

Job Summary

The Lead Technician is a hands-on role. You're out on the job performing 24/7 emergency water damage recovery, mold remediation, fire restoration, and indoor air quality services in homes and buildings across Middletown and Monmouth County. On top of the hands-on work, you're overseeing and managing the crew, controlling job costs, production times, and quality assurance, acting as the primary point of contact for our customers, and responsible for a company vehicle and all equipment for both commercial and residential divisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on restoration work as a core, daily part of the role: mold remediation, water damage cleanup, installation of preventative moisture control solutions, and HVAC and dryer vent cleaning per written scope of work
• Run new jobs start to finish independently: assess the site, complete all documentation, communicate findings and updates back to ownership, and see the job through to completion
• Manage the crew's production quality, job costs, and timelines, and provide strong leadership to ensure successful, safe, timely, and profitable project delivery and completion
• Manage documentation on projects (i.e. photos, contracts, etc.)
• Respond to emergency recovery situations when needed, 24/7
• Work safely in a team environment
• Ensure all safety measures are enforced on the job site

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in home services, construction, or restoration preferred; will consider 1-2 years with demonstrated crew leadership or project management
• Must be able to run a job independently, start to finish, with no hand-holding
• Working knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction practices required
• Self-motivated and growth-oriented
• Able to lead and work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to operate PC and mobile devices
• Exhibit a professional, neat appearance
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record (MVR check required)

Safety Gear Provided

• PPE
• Gloves (leather, nitrile, or coated cloth depending on application)
• Safety Glasses or Goggles
• N-95 Respirators
• Poly Spun "Tyvek" style suits with hood and foot protection
• Shoe Covers, Knee Pads, and Muck Boots
• Hard Hats, Ear Protection, and steel-toe shoes may be required, depending on site application
• Fall protection for aerial work