Lead Water Restoration Technician

VetJobs; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Lead Water Restoration Technician to oversee water mitigation projects in the southern metro Detroit area. You will serve as on-site Team Chief for our water division, coordinating extraction, containment, and related operations while coordinating with owners and our leads to ensure project success.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in water mitigation/restoration and mandatory IICRC WRT and ASD certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Water Mitigation/Restoration experience required.
• Required Certifications: IICRC WRT and ASD.
• Post-Hire Requirement: It is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid-response water mitigation services, including extraction, containment, and demolition.
• Write accurate project estimates and secure necessary legal paperwork.
• Generate 3D scans of environments, map moisture progression, and verify daily schedules.
• Uphold extreme standards of cleanliness and organization for your job sites, warehouse, and fleet.

Skills

Water mitigation experience

Education

IICRC WRT certification

ASD certification

Job description

Job Description

About Us

RestoPros of Ann Arbor - Detroit is expanding across the southern metro Detroit area. We deliver 'white glove', immediate service to homeowners and businesses facing catastrophic property damage. We are looking for proven leaders to establish our operational standards and serve as the tip-of-the-spear for our emergency response teams.

The Mission

As the Lead Water Restoration Technician, you are the on-site Team Chief for our dedicated water mitigation division. You will oversee high-volume, complex water extraction projects and serve as the primary point of contact for distressed property owners. You will work as a peer alongside our Mold & Water Leads to ensure the mutual success of the entire organization, sharing resources and manpower when the mission dictates.

We are actively laying the groundwork to become an official Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge and Veterans Affairs (VA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) provider, and we need a foundational leader who knows what right looks like to join our core cadre. As the company grows, proven leaders will have the opportunity to advance from tactical field leadership into broader operational management roles. When those future transitioning veterans arrive, it will be your honor and your legacy to lead them.

Your Integration & Growth Track

• Initial Integration (90-Day Evaluation): $24.00-$30.00/hr (based on incoming experience). You will spend your first 90 days proving your technical proficiency, mastering our specific software, and demonstrating your leadership capabilities while teaming up in shared vehicles.
• Future Growth: As we scale, you will have the opportunity to expand your scope into higher-level operational management, or accumulate elite technical skills (like the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Master Water Restorer and Mold Remediation Specialist designations) to take on dual-hatted Phase 3 biohazard roles.

Military Backgrounds Highly Encouraged

While all honorably discharged veterans from any branch (including Space Force and non-technical roles) are encouraged to apply if they have a strong work ethic, this role is a direct civilian translation for:

• Navy & Coast Guard (CG): Damage Controlman (DC) or Marine Science Technician (MST)
• Army & United States Marine Corps (USMC): Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists (74D/5711) or Engineers (12-series/1371)
• Air Force: Emergency Management / Civil Engineering (3E-series)

What You Will Do

• Lead rapid-response water mitigation services, including extraction, containment, and demolition.
• Write accurate project estimates and secure necessary legal paperwork.
• Generate 3D scans of environments, map moisture progression, and verify daily schedules.
• Uphold extreme standards of cleanliness and organization for your job sites, warehouse, and fleet.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Water Mitigation/Restoration experience required.
• Required Certifications: Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD).
• Post-Hire Requirement: It is mandatory