Restoration Technician - Mold & Water Damage

Lightspeed Restoration of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Lightspeed Restoration helps Austin-area homeowners and businesses recover from mold, water, and fire damage. The company emphasizes doing work carefully and correctly and investing in employees for the long term. This technician performs mold remediation and water damage mitigation, along with documentation, customer care, and job-site safety. Restoration experience is a plus but is not required; training is provided.

Requirements

Clean background check.
Clean driving record and valid Texas driver’s license.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Ability to follow detailed procedures exactly.
Comfort using a smartphone or tablet for photos and job documentation.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, work in attics and crawl spaces, and wear a respirator and Tyvek for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Texas Mold Remediation Worker license.
Experience in restoration, remediation, construction, or detailed cleaning work.
IICRC WRT or AMRT certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain negative-pressure containment according to IICRC S520.
Carefully remove and bag affected materials.
HEPA vacuum and detail-clean surfaces, and apply antimicrobials and encapsulants.
Operate air filtration devices and maintain containment throughout the job.
Prepare areas to pass post-remediation verification on the first attempt.
Extract water and set up dehumidifiers, air movers, and air scrubbers.
Take moisture readings and document drying progress.
Perform controlled demolition of carpet, pad, baseboards, drywall, and trim.
Take thorough photos and notes to document work.
Treat customers and their homes with respect and care.
Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe.
Use proper PPE, respirators, and chemical safety practices.
Participate in the after-hours emergency on-call rotation.