Senior Mold Remediation Technician

Benefits

• Overtime
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance

Journey-Level | 3-5 Years Experience Required | Greater Austin, TX | Full-Time

$500 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days of employment and meeting performance expectations.

Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in restoration and remediation, proudly serving the Greater Austin area. We specialize in water damage mitigation and mold remediation — helping homeowners and businesses recover quickly, safely, and with full regulatory compliance.

We are built on quality, integrity, and doing the right thing. Our technicians are the backbone of that promise — and we invest accordingly in their training, certifications, and career growth.

We are seeking an experienced, journey-level Mold Remediation Technician to perform full-scope mold assessment, containment, abatement, and remediation work. This role requires a professional who can work independently, lead containment operations, and ensure all work is executed in full compliance with Texas DSHS requirements, EPA guidelines, and IICRC S520 standards.

• 3-5 years of hands-on mold remediation or related asbestos abatement experience
• Texas TDLR Mold Remediation Worker License (required)
• IICRC certifications preferred; company pays for training if not held

• Perform full-containment mold remediation operations, including critical barrier setup, negative air pressure systems, and decontamination chambers
• Execute remediation scopes per IICRC S520 and EPA Mold Remediation Guidelines, including removal, cleaning, HEPA vacuuming, and disposal of mold-affected materials
• Apply antimicrobial treatments, encapsulants, and sealants to remediated surfaces
• Operate and monitor air filtration devices, negative air machines, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers throughout remediation
• Perform operations and maintenance-level mold interventions, including localized containment and spot remediation, using appropriate work practices for the scope of disturbance
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls for water intrusion or active mold situations as needed

• Perform all work in full compliance with Texas DSHS regulations, EPA guidelines, OSHA standards, and applicable local requirements
• Read, interpret, and execute work from project scopes, drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions
• Document labor, materials, and scope completion for each project; complete daily field reports and timesheets accurately
• Maintain accurate photo documentation throughout remediation and clearance phases

• Clean, inspect, and maintain personal respiratory protection equipment, HEPA vacuums, airless and pump-up sprayers, negative air machines, and other shop tools to ensure proper function
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory; flag items for repair or replenishment proactively
• Safely operate company vehicles and transport equipment to and from job sites
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment in the shop and at all job sites

• Oversee subcontractors and labor support during remediation operations; ensure proper protocols are followed at all times
• Advise non-remediation staff on correct procedures when mold or water damage is encountered
• Communicate clearly with project managers and the office team regarding scope, progress, and any field concerns
• Mentor entry-level field technicians on proper techniques, safety, and regulatory compliance

• Texas TDLR Mold Remediation Worker License
• Current respirator fit test (annual) – company covered
• Current physical / medical evaluation on file

• IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
• IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
• IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Construction or General Industry)

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly
• Comfortable in confined spaces: crawl spaces,…