This job is posted on behalf of Restoration Recruiters by Top Echelon.
Restoration Technician – Water Mitigation & Reconstruction
Respond to water losses in homes and businesses: extract standing water, set drying equipment, monitor moisture levels, and walk customers through the first hours after a flood. Then help put the property back together with drywall repair, patching, and painting. This role covers the job from emergency response through finished repairs, and it’s the most common starting point for a long career in restoration.
What you’ll do
- Respond to residential and commercial water losses, including rotating on-call emergency shifts
- Perform water extraction, demolition of unsalvageable materials, and structural drying setup
- Take daily moisture readings and document drying progress with photos and notes
- Set, monitor, and pull air movers, dehumidifiers, and specialty drying equipment
- Complete reconstruction work after drying, including hanging, taping, and mudding drywall, patching walls and ceilings, texture matching, and interior painting
- Install or replace baseboards, trim, and other finish materials as needed
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with property owners during a stressful event
- Keep trucks stocked, equipment maintained, and job sites clean and safe
What we’re looking for
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Able to lift 50+ lbs, work in crawl spaces and attics, and stand for full shifts
- Basic construction skills, especially drywall repair, patching, and painting, or a willingness to learn them
- Comfortable with rotating on-call and occasional after-hours emergency response
- Reliable, coachable, and professional in customer homes
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
- IICRC WRT certification
- Prior restoration, construction, or trades experience (drywall, painting, carpentry, or general repair)
- Own basic hand tools
- Bilingual English/Spanish