Water Restoration Technician (Apprentice / Future Lead)

VetJobs • Northville, MI

2d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RestoPros of Ann Arbor - Detroit is expanding and seeking a highly disciplined, mission-focused Water Restoration Technician to learn a trade and build a career. The company is in the process of becoming an official Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge and Veterans Affairs (VA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) provider and aims to build its founding cadre of leaders. The initial goal for the first year is to master water mitigation, pass evaluations, and earn a place as a Team Lead. Opportunities for greater operational management responsibilities will arise as the company scales. The role involves laying the foundation for the company and mentoring future transitioning veterans.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; clean driving record and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to work rotating on-call shifts and overtime as needed.
• 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 (e.g., dollies, hand trucks) as required by site conditions.
• 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.
• Willingness to learn emergency water mitigation and structural drying.

Nice To Haves

• Military background (Navy DC, Coast Guard MST, Army/USMC CBRN or Engineer, Air Force Emergency Management).
• Strong communication and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute emergency water mitigation, structural drying, and demolition following strict IICRC S500 standards.
• Document the mitigation process using industry-standard software, 3D scanning tools, moisture maps, and drying logs.
• Work as a team to maintain a pristine, properly stocked response truck and company equipment.
• Serve as a calm, empathetic, and highly professional presence for property owners experiencing a chaotic loss.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored IICRC certifications (Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Master Water Restorer (MWR), Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)).
• Overtime pay at time-and-a-half.
• Double-time pay for working company holidays.
• 13 Paid Holidays (11 fixed + 2 flexible).
• Paid Vacation (5 days per year, doubling to 10 days upon promotion to Phase 2).
• Access to medical benefit options (employee-funded).
• Performance-based profit sharing invested directly into a 401(k) fund.
• Company-paid continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED