Restoration Technician: Hands-on Water & Fire Recovery

ServiceMaster Restoration by Senese; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Company vehicle or mileage reimburse

Job summary

ServiceMaster Restore is hiring a skilled Restoration Technician to perform mitigation and restoration for residential and commercial properties. This hands-on role suits someone who thrives under pressure, values craftsmanship, and places customer care at the center of loss situations.

You will conduct water extraction, drying, fire and smoke mitigation, install and monitor equipment, document progress with photos, and maintain safe, professional job sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration, mitigation, construction, general labor, or skilled trades preferred.
• Knowledge of water damage restoration, mold remediation, or fire damage cleanup a plus.
• IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, FSRT) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor in varied environments.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Perform water extraction, structural drying, fire and smoke mitigation.
• Set up, monitor, and remove restoration equipment (air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers).
• Perform controlled demolition and removal of damaged materials.
• Clean, sanitize, and restore structural materials and contents.
• Take moisture readings using meters and thermal imaging tools.
• Document job progress with photos and mobile job management software.
• Maintain safe, organized, and professional job sites.
• Communicate clearly with customers, adjusters, and team members.
• Follow OSHA safety standards, PPE requirements, and company procedures.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for emergency response services.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer communication

Teamwork

Emergency on-call

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Education

Driver's license

IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, FSRT) preferred

Tools

Moisture meters

Thermal imaging tools

Mobile job management software

Job description

ServiceMaster Restore is hiring a skilled Restoration Technician to perform mitigation and restoration for residential and commercial properties. This hands-on role suits someone who thrives under pressure, values craftsmanship, and places customer care at the center of loss situations.

You will conduct water extraction, drying, fire and smoke mitigation, install and monitor equipment, document progress with photos, and maintain safe, professional job sites.