Water Damage Restoration Technician

iicrc-careers; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

SERVPRO is seeking a Water Damage Restoration Technician to respond to emergency damage calls and restore properties. This hands-on role involves water extraction, drying, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure quality results.

You will work with drying equipment, remove damaged materials, document progress, and communicate clearly with customers. Growth opportunities include advancing to lead technician, project manager, or estimator.

Qualifications

• Previous water damage restoration experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
• Customer service oriented.
• Reliable and punctual; able to handle on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• As a Restoration Technician, you will respond to emergency damage calls and help restore properties.
• Water extraction and flood cleanup.
• Setting up drying equipment (air movers & dehumidifiers).
• Fire and smoke damage cleanup.
• Removing damaged drywall, flooring, and materials.
• Monitoring drying progress.
• Taking photos and documenting work.
• Communicating with customers and supervisors.

Skills

water damage restoration experience

valid driver’s license

lift 50+ lbs

physically demanding environments

customer service

reliable and punctual

on-call emergency hours

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary

TITLE

Water Damage Restoration Technician

DESCRIPTION

SERVPRO Technicians provide on-site help to resolve damage caused by fire and water. Focused on best-in-class cleanup and restoration service: Rewarding hands-on work along with supervisor interaction and room for growth.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a growing fire and water damage restoration company looking for motivated Restoration Technicians with experience. Bring your positive attitude and your restoration experience to the next level.

This is a great opportunity to further develop in the disaster restoration industry, helping homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, and storm damage.

• Overtime available
• Career advancement
• Stable year-round work
• Paid time off PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Restoration Technician, you will respond to emergency damage calls and help restore properties.

Daily tasks may include

• Water extraction and flood cleanup
• Setting up drying equipment (air movers & dehumidifiers)
• Fire and smoke damage cleanup
• Removing damaged drywall, flooring, and materials
• Monitoring drying progress
• Taking photos and documenting work
• Communicating with customers and supervisors

COMPENSATION

• Start pay based on experience
• Core hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
• Requires additional after-hours emergency service rotation
• Growth Opportunities:
  • Lead Technician
  • Project Manager
  • Estimator

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous water damage restoration experience required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments
• Customer service
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to work occasional on-call emergency hours