About Us
At First Atlantic Restoration, we help people recover from water, fire, and mold damage with urgency, care, and professionalism. Our team takes pride in being the first on the scene when disaster strikes — and the last to leave when a home or business is safe again. If you’re hands-on, calm under pressure, and ready to lead from the front, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
· Work as part of a team on water, fire, and mold remediation projects
· Conduct detailed damage assessments and develop action plans
· Set up and monitor drying equipment (air movers, dehumidifiers, etc.)
· Perform demolition when necessary (e.g., baseboards, drywall, flooring)
· Oversee moisture mapping and job documentation (paperwork & digital)
· Communicate clearly with customers throughout the project
· Uphold company standards and ensure high-quality restoration work
What You Should Expect
· Fast-paced work, often in emergency situations
· Getting dirty (yes, sometimes smelly, wet, or physically intense)
· Deep job satisfaction when a customer says: “Thank you for saving my home.”
· Being on-call in rotation — storms and leaks don’t clock out at 5 PM
· Being part of a crew that has your back, no matter how tough the job
The pay range for this position is $19 - $26 per hour with commissions, on-call bonuses and overtime available.
What We're Looking For
· Strong attention to detail, communication skills and commitment to doing the job right
· Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work in tight/confined spaces, and stand for long periods
· Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
· Comfortable using mobile apps to record information
What You’ll Get
· Competitive hourly pay + overtime + project bonuses
· Shared company vehicle for commuting to job sites
· Paid training, certifications and advancement paths
· 100% Paid Health Insurance Premium
· Dental, vision and life insurance plans available
· PTO, paid holidays and 401(k)
· Gym Wellness Incentive
· Cell Phone Allowance
· Scholarship and Home Ownership Programs
· Family-like team environment and leadership that listens
WHO WE ARE
For more than 30 years, First Atlantic Restoration has provided high quality, award winning disaster cleanup, mitigation, and restoration services for both commercial and residential properties. We are a locally-owned, Virginia Beach-based company with multiple offices in our service area covering Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and the surrounding towns and cities.
We provide emergency mitigation services 24/7/365 capable of responding to any size or complexity of property damage, biohazard containment or cleanup. Our high performing reconstruction department has won multiple national awards for excellence, performance, and creativity in disaster recovery solutions. Our infection control division First Atlantic Environmental is also entrusted daily with the lives and health of immune compromised patients in hospitals, operating rooms and nursing homes throughout our service area. Since 1990, over 45,000 clients have benefited from our expertise.
We are powered by our people – an excited, highly trained team driven by our core values that include humility, kindness and actions that all honor our God, our families, and each other.
Our 501(c)3 Give First charitable foundation also allows us to constantly help those unable to repay us, focusing on disabled veterans, disabled children, and other families in need of restoration, remodeling, handicap accessibility and other repairs to their homes and facilities.