Senior Restoration Technician

iicrc-careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Sign-on bonus

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

IICRC is seeking a Senior Restoration Technician to perform hands‑on water damage mitigation and mold remediation under the direction of a Crew Chief or Project Manager. We provide you with the tools and training to advance your career.

Restoration experience is required, and we help you grow with industry certifications and paid training. This role includes a $500 sign‑on bonus and clear advancement paths to Crew Chief and Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Restoration, remediation, or environmental work experience.
• Hands-on or mechanically inclined background.
• Strong work ethic and positive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures.
• Comfort using smartphones and mobile apps.
• Professional communication and customer‑service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Texas‑Mold Remediation Worker license and IICRC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Extract water using pumps, wet vacuums, and extraction equipment.
• Set up and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers.
• Take moisture readings and document drying progress.
• Perform light demolition of wet carpet, pad, drywall, baseboards, and trim.
• Build containment using plastic sheeting and zipper doors.
• Establish negative-air containment.
• Safely remove and bag affected materials.
• Apply antimicrobial products and encapsulants.
• HEPA-vacuum and clean surfaces.
• Operate air filtration devices and maintain containment.
• Document remediation progress.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Clean, sanitize, and deodorize affected areas.
• Handle customer belongings with care.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Use mobile apps for photos, job notes, and documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites.
• Follow PPE, chemical-safety, and lifting procedures.

Skills

Restoration experience

Mold remediation

Safety procedures

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Smartphone app familiarity

Job description

Benefits:

• Overtime
• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Restoration Technician, you will perform hands-on water damage mitigation and mold remediation work under the direction of a Crew Chief or Project Manager. Unlike the competition, we provide you with the tools.

Restoration experience is required. We help advance your career by providing training and certifications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Water Damage Mitigation

• Extract water using pumps, wet vacuums, and extraction equipment
• Set up and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers
• Take moisture readings and document drying progress
• Perform light demolition of wet carpet, pad, drywall, baseboards, and trim
• Build containment using plastic sheeting and zipper doors

Mold Remediation

• Establish negative-air containment
• Safely remove and bag affected materials
• Apply antimicrobial products and encapsulants
• HEPA-vacuum and clean surfaces
• Operate air filtration devices and maintain containment
• Document remediation progress

General Duties

• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Clean, sanitize, and deodorize affected areas
• Handle customer belongings with care
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members
• Use mobile apps for photos, job notes, and documentation
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites
• Follow PPE, chemical-safety, and lifting procedures

PAID TRAINING & CAREER PATH

This is more than a job—it is a career opportunity. We pay for industry certifications and provide hands‑on training.

Company-paid certifications may include:

• IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
• IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
• IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
• IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
• OSHA and jobsite‑safety training

Advancement path:

Senior Technician → Crew Chief → Project Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Squat, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders
• Work in attics, crawl spaces, confined areas, and varied temperatures
• Wear respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves, and other PPE for extended periods

All required safety gear, tools, and equipment are provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Restoration, remediation, or environmental work experience
• Hands‑on or mechanically inclined background
• Strong work ethic and positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures
• Comfort using smartphones and mobile apps
• Professional communication and customer‑service skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred, but Not Required

• Texas‑Mold Remediation Worker license
• Existing IICRC certifications

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• $500 sign‑on bonus paid after 90 days and meeting performance expectations
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based pay increases
• Paid IICRC and safety certifications
• Full on‑the‑job training
• Company‑provided tools, equipment, and PPE
• Supportive, team‑focused culture
• Clear advancement opportunities
• Meaningful work helping families and businesses recover from property damage