Restoration Technician

Restoration Technician

Overview

The Restoration Technician serves as a first responder to property loss situations in both residential and commercial settings. This role involves performing mitigation and restoration services to address damages caused by water, fire, smoke, mold, storms, and environmental factors. Technicians are instrumental in restoring structures and contents, as well as providing peace of mind to customers during emergencies. The service area will be in the Northern Suburbs into Southern Wisconsin. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out to you within 24-48 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform water extraction, drying, and dehumidification
• Clean and restore areas affected by fire and smoke
• Complete microbial remediation, demolition, and debris removal
• Pack, move, and inventory contents during restoration projects
• Support job sites with setup, breakdown, and equipment management
• Participate in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours and emergency response
• Provide calm, respectful, and empathetic customer service during stressful situations

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction, general labor, carpentry, or property restoration.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Capability in demolition, cleaning, and remediation tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in emergency response environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IICRC certifications are a plus (training and certification support provided)
• Ability to follow safety standards and job procedures
• Comfortable working in varied conditions (humidity, debris, confined spaces, ladders/heights)
• Able to lift and maneuver equipment/materials (25+ lbs)
• Strong communication skills and a team‑first mindset

Why Work Here?

Employees are part of a team that truly makes a difference. Technicians receive hands-on training, career growth opportunities, and exposure to diverse restoration projects. The company invests in its people by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, certifications, and clear advancement paths.

Work Environment

This is a field‑based role working at residential and commercial job sites impacted by water, fire, storm, or environmental damage. The service area will be in the Northern Suburbs into Southern Wisconsin. Schedules may include nights, weekends, and emergency call‑outs. The work is physically active and hands‑on. The company will provide necessary equipment, safety training, and protocols to ensure your success in the field.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukegan, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.