Lead Restoration Technician - Lead Crew, Restore Homes

IICRC; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lightspeed Restoration of Middletown is seeking a Lead Technician to join our hands-on restoration team in Middletown and surrounding areas. You will lead the crew on emergency water, mold, fire, and indoor air quality projects, manage job costs, timelines, and safety, and be the primary point of contact for customers with a company vehicle and equipment provided.

You will start in a leadership role with input into daily operations, with a defined path for growth to Production Manager as the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in home services, construction, or restoration.
• Must be able to run a job independently, start to finish, with no hand-holding.
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction practices.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on restoration work: mold remediation, water damage cleanup, moisture control solutions, and HVAC/dryer vent cleaning.
• Run new jobs start to finish independently: assess site, complete all documentation, communicate findings and updates back to ownership.
• Manage the crew's production quality, job costs, and timelines, and provide strong leadership for safe, timely, and profitable delivery.
• Manage documentation on projects (photos, contracts, etc.).
• Respond to emergency recovery situations when needed, 24/7.
• Work safely in a team environment and enforce on-site safety measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Safety compliance

Time management

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