Lead Technician

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Bonuses

Health Benefits

Advancement

PTO

401k Matching

Team Culture

Growth Path

Job summary

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Chicago is seeking a motivated Lead Technician with 1–3 years of carpet cleaning and water restoration experience to join our growing team in Illinois.

You’ll perform expert cleaning, communicate with customers, complete logs, maintain equipment, and be ready to lead by example as we expand.

Benefit from paid training, growth opportunities, PTO, 401k matching, health options, and a collaborative, team‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of carpet cleaning and/or water restoration experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; IICRC certification preferred.
• Comfortable with hands-on physical work and daily reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert-level carpet and floor cleaning and water restoration services.
• Communicate clearly with customers and document work orders and logs.
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicle.
• Stay open to cross-training in mold, fire, trauma, and odor services.
• Lead by example as part of a team focused on growth.

Skills

Carpet cleaning

Water restoration

Leadership

Customer communication

Documentation

Equipment care

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

IICRC certification (CCT, WRT)

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

Job Description

Join a Growing Team | Build a Career | Make an Impact

Are you experienced in carpet cleaning or water restoration (1–3 years)? Do you take pride in working hard, learning fast, and being part of something bigger than yourself? Voda Cleaning & Restoration is looking for a motivated Lead Technician to join our growing team and help us build something incredible from the ground up.

Why Join Us?

• Paid Training & Certifications (IICRC, WRT, AMRT, etc.)
• Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health Benefit Options
• Quick Advancement & Growth Opportunities
• Generous PTO
• 401k Matching
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture
• Opportunity to build a business alongside leadership

What You’ll Do:

• Perform expert-level carpet & floor cleaning and water restoration services
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers
• Accurately complete work orders, logs, and documentation
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicle
• Stay open to cross-training in mold, fire, trauma, and odor services
• Be a team player and ready to lead by example

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–3 years of experience in carpet cleaning and/or water restoration
• Comfortable with hands-on physical work
• Eager to learn, grow, and take ownership
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bonus: IICRC certification (CCT, WRT)
• Tech-savvy enough to use mobile devices for daily reports
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation preferred

This is your chance to grow with a company that's expanding fast.

Company Description

Voda Cleaning & Restoration is committed to restoring homes, protecting families, and improving the communities we serve. As the first Illinois Voda franchise, we are building a dedicated team focused on quality, integrity, and rapid growth. We offer paid industry training, clear advancement opportunities, and the chance to be part of a company that’s expanding across Chicagoland.