Restoration Technician — Fire & Water Damage Pro

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

Supplemental: Accident, Critical Ill.,

Cell Phone Stipend

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions is seeking a skilled Reconstruction Technician to join our team in Addison, IL. This role focuses on restoring properties damaged by fire, water, mold, and storms, with duties spanning drywall repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation.

You will assist mitigation teams, ensure safety standards, operate company vehicles, and contribute to turnkey restoration projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Drywall repair

Carpentry

Plumbing

Flooring install

Building materials

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Watterson Restoration & Facility Solutions is seeking a skilled Reconstruction Technician to join our team in Addison, IL. This role focuses on restoring properties damaged by fire, water, mold, and storms, with duties spanning drywall repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation.

You will assist mitigation teams, ensure safety standards, operate company vehicles, and contribute to turnkey restoration projects.