Water Restoration Technician/General Labor

Roto-Rooter; Desert Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter is seeking a Water Restoration Technician to join our field team in California. No prior experience required; we provide paid training and opportunities for advancement within the Water Restoration department.

You'll work with a crew to extract water, remove damaged materials, and follow IICRC protocols. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; paid training provided.
• Candidates may have background in cleaning or manual labor.
• Must meet age and licensing requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment to extract water from structures as part of a team.
• Remove damaged furniture, flooring, and wallboard.
• Follow IICRC protocols on all jobs.

Skills

Water Restoration

Carpet cleaning

Construction

Lawn care

General labor

Education

IICRC WRT

Job description

Overview

Discover an exciting new career opportunity at Roto-Rooter as a Water Restoration Technician.

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

• After paid training program, expect to earn between $40,000 and $60,000.
• Flexible work schedules
• Top benefits
• Immediate hiring for full-time positions available.
• No prior experience necessary. Suitable for individuals with skills in carpet cleaning, construction, lawn care, pest control, and general laborer.
• Opportunities for growth within the Water Restoration department.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for using specialized equipment to extract water from structures as part of the team.
• Perform tasks such as removing damaged furniture, flooring, and wallboard.
• Follows all IICRC protocols on all jobs.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old if the position is DOT regulated and possess relevant certifications.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be medically cleared to wear a respirator and complete a respirator fit test.
• Maintains IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician certification.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.81 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $70.19). Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category.Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.