Lead Restoration Technician

Christenson Cleaning & Restoration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Tooling provided

Paid training and certification

Job summary

Christenson Cleaning & Restoration in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Lead Restoration Technician. This hands-on role leads water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration projects and guides the crew on-site, ensuring work meets IICRC standards and safety protocols.

You’ll inspect damaged areas, operate moisture meters and drying equipment, document progress, and communicate with customers on project status. Occasional travel and emergency on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on restoration experience and leadership of jobs or crews.
• Experience with moisture meters, extraction equipment, dehumidifiers, air movers, and containment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Willingness to travel and be on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead water extraction, structural drying, and mold remediation.
• Inspect areas, take moisture readings, and execute drying plans.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.
• Assign tasks and supervise crew on the jobsite.
• Document job progress with photos and logs.
• Communicate with customers about progress and next steps.
• Maintain equipment and manage safety on site.
• Participate in on-call emergency rotation.
• Assist with specialty cleaning as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Water restoration

Moisture meters

Customer communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Moisture meters

Extraction equipment

Dehumidifiers

Air movers

Containment setup

Job description

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Christenson Cleaning & Restoration
Location: Omaha Metro Area, Nebraska |
Pay:$23–28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Bring Your Restoration Experience to Our Growing Omaha Team

Christenson Cleaning & Restoration is an established commercial cleaning and restoration company with a restoration team serving Central Nebraska. We’re expanding our restoration services into Omaha and looking for a dependable, experienced Lead Restoration Technician.

This is a hands‑on field position leading water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration projects. You’ll work with management and receive support from our Central Nebraska restoration team while helping customers recover from property damage.

As our Omaha restoration workload grows, you’ll also assist with specialty cleaning and related projects between restoration assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform and lead water extraction, structural drying, demolition, fire and smoke cleaning, and mold remediation.

Inspect affected areas, take moisture readings, and carry out appropriate drying plans within your training and authority.

Set up, monitor, adjust, and remove drying and air‑filtration equipment.

Assign daily tasks, guide technicians, and lead by example on the jobsite.

Complete accurate photographs, moisture logs, equipment records, labor records, and daily job notes.

Communicate professionally with customers about project progress and next steps.

Keep management informed of job conditions, additional damage, safety concerns, and changes in scope.

Follow applicable IICRC standards, company procedures, and job‑specific safety requirements.

Maintain clean, stocked vehicles and properly cared‑for equipment.

Participate in a scheduled on‑call rotation for emergency response.

Assist with specialty cleaning and related work as needed.

Qualifications

At least two years of hands‑on restoration experience, with demonstrated ability to lead jobs or crews.

Ability to independently handle routine water mitigation assignments and recognize when additional guidance is needed.

Experience with moisture meters, extraction equipment, dehumidifiers, air movers, and containment.

Additional certifications in structural drying, mold remediation, or fire and smoke restoration are a plus.

Strong customer service, documentation, and organizational skills.

Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to document jobs.

Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurer.

Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, travel, and emergency assignments.

Ability to perform physical fieldwork, including lifting and moving equipment, with reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

$23–28 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated skills.

Overtime opportunities.

Company‑provided tools, equipment, and transportation to jobsites.

Paid training and certification opportunities.

Support from management and our established Central Nebraska restoration team.

Opportunities for advancement as our Omaha team grows.