Reconstruction Technician - Addison

Watterson; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

STD/LTD

Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

Supplemental: Accident, Critical Illum

Hospital Indemnity

Cell Phone Stipend

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Watterson is seeking a Reconstruction Technician to restore properties damaged by fire, water, mold, and storms. The role involves drywall repairs, carpentry, plumbing, flooring installation, and assisting mitigation teams with water and fire damage cleanup.

You will ensure safety and building code compliance while contributing to turnkey restoration projects and supporting the mitigation crew as needed. Valid driver’s license required; 2+ years in construction/handyman work preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in construction/handyman services.
• Valid Driver’s license in good standing.
• Familiarity with mitigation processes for water, fire, and mold damage preferred.
• Certifications such as OSHA, IICRC, etc., preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic drywall repairs, including patching, taping, and applying standard finishes.
• Conduct minor carpentry and cabinetry repairs to restore damaged structures.
• Execute basic plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks or replacing fixtures.
• Install and repair flooring materials in affected areas.
• Restore properties to pre-loss condition following fire, water, mold, or storm damage (turnkey restoration).
• Assist mitigation technicians with water extraction, fire damage cleanup, and mold remediation efforts.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and building codes.
• Reachable by phone during waiting to be engaged periods, but otherwise free to use your time for personal activities unless contacted to report for duty.
• Operate company vehicles, as necessary.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drywall repair

Carpentry

Plumbing

Flooring installation

Building materials knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Reconstruction Technician to join our team. This role involves restoring residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, and storms. The ideal candidate will be proficient in basic drywall repairs, minor carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation, with a strong understanding of building materials and construction techniques. In addition to reconstruction duties, the technician will assist mitigation teams in addressing water, fire, and mold damage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic drywall repairs, including patching, taping, and applying standard finishes.
• Conduct minor carpentry and cabinetry repairs to restore damaged structures.
• Execute basic plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks or replacing fixtures, as needed.
• Install and repair flooring materials in affected areas.
• Restore properties to pre-loss condition following fire, water, mold, or storm damage (turnkey restoration).
• Assist mitigation technicians with water extraction, fire damage cleanup, and mold remediation efforts.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and building codes.
• Reachable by phone during waiting to be engaged periods, but otherwise free to use your time for personal activities unless contacted to report for duty.
• Operate company vehicles, as necessary.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Competency/Skills

• Proven experience in drywall repair, carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation.
• Strong knowledge of building materials used in residential and commercial properties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working with structures impacted by fire, water, mold, or storm damage.
• Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Proficiency – Demonstrated ability to effectively use and adapt to new technologies and digital platforms.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• STD/LTD
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life
• Supplemental: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Watterson is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify employer.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or competencies. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description based on business need.

Requirements

Experience/Education

• 2+ years’ experience in construction/ handyman services, required.
• Valid Driver’s license in good standing without restrictions.
• Familiarity with mitigation processes for water, fire, and mold damage, preferred.
• Certifications such as OSHA, IICRC, etc., preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment, materials, and debris weighing up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and other challenging environments.
• Ability to work around water, mold, fire, smoke, and other property damage conditions while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to operate mitigation equipment and safely handle tools and materials used in restoration work.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and job‑site environments.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and respond to emergency service calls as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Driver’s License Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required because this position regularly operates Company vehicles to travel to assigned job sites and other work locations. Company vehicles are used to transport tools, equipment, materials, and other work-related items necessary to perform and complete assigned service work. Company vehicles may be assigned to and stored at an employee’s residence when off duty to support timely deployment to assigned locations.