Water Damage Restoration Technician

SERVPRO - Frankfort; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunity

Job summary

SERVPRO - Frankfort is seeking a Water Damage Restoration Technician to respond to emergency damage calls and restore properties after water, fire, or storm events. This role focuses on hands-on restoration with room for growth and advancement.

You will perform water extraction, set up drying equipment, monitor progress, and coordinate with customers and supervisors to ensure timely, high-quality results. Competitive pay, benefits, and a clear path for career advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Prior water damage restoration experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Physically capable

Job description

Benefits

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

Water Damage Restoration Technician

ONLY APPLY if you have prior water damage restoration experience. 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