Water Restoration Technician

Job Title: Water Restoration Technician $65,000-$95,000

Job Description

The Water Restoration Technician plays a key role in restoring residential and commercial properties affected by water and related damage. This position is well suited for individuals with experience in carpet cleaning, construction, landscaping, pest control, or general labor, and who are comfortable performing physically demanding work. You will work as part of a field crew, traveling extensively to customer sites, using specialized equipment to remove water, performing demolition of damaged materials, and helping return properties to a safe and functional condition while providing trustworthy, professional service.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to residential and commercial customer locations in a timely and professional manner using a company vehicle.
• Work as part of a crew to remove water from structures using specialized restoration equipment.
• Perform demolition tasks such as removing damaged furniture, flooring, wallboard, and other affected building materials.
• Assist with restoration and remediation activities related to water, wastewater, property damage, and water treatment.
• Use hand tools and other equipment safely and effectively during construction, demolition, and excavation-related tasks.
• Enter customers’ residences and facilities and provide trustworthy, solution-focused service while addressing water and related damage issues.
• Collect monetary payment from customers upon completion of each job when required and promptly proceed to the next service call.
• Participate in excavation work in and around commercial and residential buildings as needed for restoration and remediation.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the proper use of respirators and other personal protective equipment.
• Attend paid office or team meetings and required training sessions to stay current on procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, vehicle, and equipment, ensuring all tools and machinery are properly cared for.
• Work long days involving hard physical labor, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working in various indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Support remediation efforts for water, fire, and other property damage situations in accordance with company standards and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive extensively to customer locations.
• Comfort wearing and working in a respirator for extended periods when required.
• Ability and willingness to perform long days of hard physical labor in varying conditions.
• Hands-on experience or strong aptitude in construction, general labor, landscaping, carpet cleaning, pest control, or similar trades.
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic construction or demolition equipment safely.
• Ability to perform demolition tasks, including removal of damaged flooring, wallboard, furniture, and other building materials.
• Comfort working in environments involving water, wastewater, property damage, and remediation activities.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to enter customer homes and businesses and provide trustworthy, respectful service.
• Capability to handle basic payment collection from customers in a professional manner.
• Reliability in arriving on time, following schedules, and completing assigned jobs each day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in restoration, water damage, fire damage, or remediation work is beneficial.
• Background in excavation or working in commercial and residential building environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with water treatment, property damage assessment, and remediation processes is helpful.
• Backflow certification is preferred; support is available to obtain this certification.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred; support is available to obtain this certification.
• CDL Class A license will be required eventually; support is available to help obtain this license.
• Willingness to participate in a 4-week employer-paid training program conducted in the field.
• Openness to ongoing learning through paid training, quarterly reviews, and skills development programs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that invests heavily in your growth, safety, and financial success. The organization offers an extensive, employer-paid training program, weekly pay, and a clear path to increased earnings through commissions and performance-based incentives. A comprehensive benefits package supports your health and long-term security, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement. Flexible work schedules and immediate full-time opportunities help support work-life balance, while quarterly reviews and ongoing training create strong opportunities for advancement. Major equipment and tools are provided, and field employees benefit from the use of a company vehicle and paid meetings and training time.

Work Environment

The role is primarily field-based, with work performed at commercial and residential properties, including excavation work and restoration activities inside and around buildings. Typical workdays are structured as 8-hour days, with the potential for overtime paid at 1.5 times the average production for the week. Employees clock in as soon as they leave their home each morning, reflecting the travel-intensive nature of the position. The work involves frequent driving in a company vehicle, use of specialized water restoration equipment, and regular use of hand tools and demolition tools. The environment can be physically demanding, with long days, hard labor, and exposure to water, wastewater, debris, and damaged structures. Safety is a priority, and you will use respirators and other protective gear as needed. Training is conducted in the field over a 4-week employer-paid program, and office or team meetings are compensated at an hourly wage.

This is a Permanent position based out of East Palo Alto, CA.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Paid Training Company Vehicle That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug CardAccident and Critical Illness InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid VacationPaid TrainingLife InsuranceMatching 401K Retirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementProfit Sharing

This is a fully onsite position in East Palo Alto,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.