Restoration Technician

Overview

Restoration Technician
SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties

• SIMPLE IRA Matching
• HSA matching
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

When homes and businesses are damaged by water, fire, or storms, our team responds quickly to help restore what matters most.

At SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties, our technicians perform hands-on restoration work that helps families and businesses recover from unexpected damage.

This job is physical, fast-paced, and meaningful
. You will work with a team that takes pride in helping others and doing excellent work.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Overtime opportunities during emergency response
• Paid training and certifications
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Restoration work can be demanding.

Before applying, you should be comfortable with:

• Physical labor including lifting, demolition, and equipment setup
• Working in environments affected by water, fire, or storm damage
• On-call rotation schedules
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work when emergencies occur
• Overtime during large restoration jobs

If you enjoy hands-on work and helping people during difficult situations, this job can be extremely rewarding.

• Respond to homes and businesses affected by water, fire, or storm damage
• Perform water extraction, demolition, and cleanup
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Clean and restore damaged structures and contents
• Document work and communicate with team members
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles

We invest in training so you can succeed in this career.

• Hands-on field training
• SERVPRO® online training modules
• Learning equipment and restoration processes

• Continued field experience
• Increased responsibility on job sites
• Developing the ability to perform restoration tasks independently

Most technicians reach full proficiency around the 90-day mark after working on multiple job types.

Every week is different because emergencies don’t follow a schedule.

A typical week may include:

• Responding to water, fire, or storm damage jobs
• Extracting water and removing damaged materials
• Setting up drying equipment and monitoring progress
• Cleaning and restoring structures
• Training with experienced technicians
• Participating in an on-call rotation for emergency response

Overtime may occur when larger restoration projects or emergency calls require additional work hours.

People who thrive in restoration work typically:

• Prefer hands-on work instead of desk jobs
• Take pride in working hard and solving problems
• Stay calm during urgent situations
• Enjoy working with a team
• Are dependable and willing to learn

Successful technicians often come from backgrounds such as:

• Construction
• Landscaping
• Moving companies
• Military service
• Farming or outdoor labor
• Restoration or mitigation work

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Willingness to work on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work overtime when needed

• Lift 50+ pounds regularly (up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Work in crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments

We are a team-oriented company that takes pride in helping our community recover after disasters.

Our technicians work hard, support each other, and take pride in doing excellent work.

If you want a career where your effort matters and your work makes a real difference, we would love to meet you.

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