Water Mitigation Apprentice

Rainbow Restoration; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Job summary

Rainbow International of Cincinnati is seeking a Water Mitigation Apprentice in Fairfield, OH. This hands-on role offers training from experienced technicians and the chance to develop skills in water damage mitigation, drying, and documentation on residential and commercial sites.

Benefits include advancement opportunities, paid time off, training and development, and 401(k) matching. Compensation starts at $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with on-site work and flexible hours including evenings and

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn and grow in the restoration field is a must.
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, kneeling, and working in confined spaces
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Strong work ethic with a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• IICRC certification training opportunities available – eagerness to obtain certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with water damage mitigation and structural drying processes
• Set up and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture meters
• Perform water extraction from affected residential and commercial properties
• Document job site conditions, equipment placement, and moisture readings
• Assist with removal of damaged materials such as drywall, flooring, and insulation
• Maintain and clean company equipment and vehicles
• Communicate professionally with customers on-site throughout the restoration process

Skills

Willingness to learn

Physical labor

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer service

Flexible hours

Job description

About The Role

Rainbow International of Cincinnati is looking for a motivated Water Mitigation Apprentice to join our growing restoration team in Fairfield, OH. This is a hands-on opportunity to launch your career in the restoration industry, learning from experienced professionals while making a real difference for customers in their time of need.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• 401(k) matching

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with water damage mitigation and structural drying processes


• Set up and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture meters


• Perform water extraction from affected residential and commercial properties


• Document job site conditions, equipment placement, and moisture readings


• Assist with removal of damaged materials such as drywall, flooring, and insulation


• Maintain and clean company equipment and vehicles


• Communicate professionally with customers on-site throughout the restoration process

Requirements

• No prior experience required — willingness to learn and grow in the restoration field is a must


• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, kneeling, and working in confined spaces


• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license


• Strong work ethic with a team-oriented attitude


• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• IICRC certification training opportunities available — eagerness to obtain certifications preferred

About Us

Rainbow International of Cincinnati has been proudly serving the Greater Cincinnati area with expert restoration and remediation services. Our customers trust us to restore their homes and businesses quickly and professionally during some of life's most stressful moments. We invest in our team through ongoing training, certifications, and a supportive work culture that helps every employee thrive and advance.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

At Rainbow International® Restoration we’re helping families out when disaster strikes, turning their damaged houses back into homes. Our franchisees are looking for qualified people seeking to do what it takes to restore the customers property. Does the sound of that excite you? Then seeking a career with an independently owned and operated Rainbow International® franchise might be the place for you. Because for our family, this isn’t just a job, it’s a calling.

Notice

Rainbow International LLC is the franchisor of the Rainbow International Restoration® franchised system. Each Rainbow International Restoration® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Rainbow International LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Rainbow International LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website.

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I acknowledge that each independent Rainbow International Restoration® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Rainbow International LLC (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Rainbow International LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.