Water Damage Restoration Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training & career development

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup in Blacksburg, VA is hiring a Water Damage Restoration Technician. This full-time, year-round role starts with hands-on training and pays $17.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience.

You'll respond to water damage incidents at homes and businesses, operate drying equipment, monitor moisture, document work, and provide excellent customer service while supporting a collaborative team. We value safety, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience in water mitigation is helpful but not required.
• Candidates from construction, demolition, plumbing, HVAC, remodeling, maintenance, restoration encouraged.
• Must have strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and perform physical work all day.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond to residential and commercial properties affected by water damage.
• Inspect affected areas and extract standing water.
• Set up drying equipment and monitor moisture levels.
• Remove damaged materials and prepare properties for restoration.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and communicate with customers.
• Safely operate restoration equipment and work with teammates.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Dependable attendance

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Water Damage Restoration Technician

Blacksburg, VA

Full-Time | Year-Round Position

Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience

Launch a Career Helping Families Recover After Property Damage

If you're looking for a hands-on career where every day is different and your work makes an immediate impact, consider joining our restoration team as a Water Damage Restoration Technician.

When homes and businesses experience water damage, our technicians are among the first to respond. You'll help stabilize properties, prevent additional damage, and begin the restoration process using specialized equipment and proven techniques. Whether you have restoration experience or come from construction, plumbing, HVAC, maintenance, or another skilled trade, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay of $17.00-$21.00 per hour

• Full-time, year-round employment

• Paid technical training and ongoing skill development

• Clear opportunities for advancement within the restoration industry

• Modern equipment and professional tools

• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture

• Stable company with long-term career opportunities

Benefits

• Health insurance with company contribution toward employee premiums

• Dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance options

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Ongoing training and career development

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Water Damage Restoration Technician, you'll respond to residential and commercial properties affected by water damage. You'll inspect affected areas, extract standing water, set up drying equipment, monitor moisture levels, remove damaged materials when necessary, and help prepare properties for restoration.

You’ll also maintain accurate job documentation, communicate professionally with customers, safely operate restoration equipment, and work closely with teammates to complete projects efficiently while delivering exceptional customer service.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in water mitigation is helpful but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in construction, demolition, plumbing, HVAC, remodeling, maintenance, restoration, or other physically active trades are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants should have:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools and equipment

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and perform physical work throughout the day

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Professional attitude and dependable attendance

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

IICRC certifications are a plus but are not required.

Is This the Right Opportunity for You?

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems, learning new technical skills, and helping customers through challenging situations. If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement, we'd like to meet you.