Lead Water Restoration Technician

VetJobs • Romulus, MI

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RestoPros of Ann Arbor - Detroit is expanding and seeking proven leaders to establish operational standards and serve as the tip-of-the-spear for their emergency response teams. As the Lead Water Restoration Technician, you will be the on-site Team Chief for the water mitigation division, overseeing high-volume, complex water extraction projects and acting as the primary point of contact for property owners. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong work ethic, particularly honorably discharged veterans, and offers a growth track into operational management or advanced technical certifications. The company is also working towards becoming an official Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge and Veterans Affairs (VA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) provider.

Requirements

• 2 years of Water Mitigation/Restoration experience required.
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD).
• Ability to frequently transport and position water and mold restoration equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 150 lbs. with team-lift assistance or through the use of mechanical aids.
• Ability to perform technical restoration tasks in restricted-access environments, including crawl spaces, attics, and elevated surfaces, like working at ceiling height on a ladder.
• Must be physically capable of ascending/descending ladders and working in areas with limited clearance while utilizing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain physical activity and stamina throughout the duration of an emergency response shift (typically 8–12 hours), including the frequent use of hand tools, and the manual manipulation of structural materials and contents.

Nice To Haves

• Crew leadership experience.
• Project estimating experience.
• Military background.
• Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) certification (mandatory within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid-response water mitigation services, including extraction, containment, and demolition.
• Write accurate project estimates and secure necessary legal paperwork.
• Generate 3D scans of environments, map moisture progression, and verify daily schedules.
• Uphold extreme standards of cleanliness and organization for job sites, warehouse, and fleet.
• Work rotating on-call shifts and overtime.

Benefits

• Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Overtime & Holidays: Time-and-a-half for OT; Double-time for working company holidays.
• Paid Time Off: 13 Paid Holidays (11 fixed + 2 flexible floating holidays), PLUS Paid Vacation that accrues at a starting rate of 10 days per year, increasing by an additional 5 days per year at key tenure milestones, capping at 20 vacation days.
• Health: Access to medical benefit options (employee-funded).
• Retirement & Profit Sharing: Performance-based profit sharing tied to business volume and project profitability, invested directly into a 401(k) fund.
• Continuing Education: Company-paid continuing education credits required to retain professional certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed