Lead Water Restoration Technician

Resto Pros of Ann Arbor - Detroit is expanding across the southern metro Detroit area. We deliver 'white glove', immediate service to homeowners and businesses facing catastrophic property damage. We are looking for proven leaders to establish our operational standards and serve as the tip-of-the-spear for our emergency response teams.

As the Lead Water Restoration Technician, you are the on-site Team Chief for our dedicated water mitigation division. You will oversee high-volume, complex water extraction projects and serve as the primary point of contact for distressed property owners. You will work as a peer alongside our Mold & Water Leads to ensure the mutual success of the entire organization, sharing resources and manpower when the mission dictates.

• Initial Integration (90-Day Evaluation): $24.00–$30.00/hr (based on incoming experience). You will spend your first 90 days proving your technical proficiency, mastering our specific software, and demonstrating your leadership capabilities while teaming up in shared vehicles.
• Future Growth:
  As we scale, you will have the opportunity to expand your scope into higher-level operational management, or accumulate elite technical skills (like the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Master Water Restorer and Mold Remediation Specialist designations) to take on dual-hatted Phase 3 biohazard roles.

While all honorably discharged veterans from any branch (including Space Force and non-technical roles) are encouraged to apply if they have a strong work ethic, this role is a direct civilian translation for:

• Navy & Coast Guard (CG):
  • Damage Control man (DC) or Marine Science Technician (MST)
• Army & United States Marine Corps (USMC):
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists (74D/5711) or Engineers (12-series/1371)
• Air Force:
  • Emergency Management / Civil Engineering (3E-series)

• 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 your job sites, warehouse, and fleet.

• 2 years of Water Mitigation/Restoration experience required.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD).
• Post-Hire Requirement:
  It is mandatory to complete the Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) certification within 6 months of entering this role.

• 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.

• Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Overtime & Holidays:
  Time-and-a-half for OT;
  Double-time for…