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Water Damage Restoration Technician

Capital Fire & Water, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Capital Fire and Water, a locally owned and operated restoration contractor, is currently seeking to hire a restoration/mitigation technician to join our team. We are looking for a dependable employee that has a great work ethic, positive attitude and is ready to work. This is a full-time position that consists of demolition of damaged building materials, drying homes/businesses with industry-specific equipment, extracting water, fire damage demo, mold remediation and completing other tasks to aid in restoring our customers' homes.

Capital Fire & Water offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the company for employees who are ready to put in the work!

Job Responsibilities / Duties:

  • Respond to emergency service fire and water damage jobs daily
  • Demo of damaged and/or wet building materials
  • Set up industry-specific equipment to aid in drying of structures
  • Utilize equipment to take moisture readings, measurements, etc.
  • Extract water from flooded structures when necessary
  • Accomplish restoration projects independently or as part of a team in a timely manner
  • Participate in emergency on-call rotation and complete daily duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate for this position would have prior demo, construction or mitigation experience, an exceptional work ethic, strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.
  • Industry certifications are preferred, but not required
  • Ability to lift/carry over 50 lbs. frequently
  • Professional appearance and demeanor at all times
  • A valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation are required.
  • Ability to pass background check is required (felony conviction would disqualify the applicant from this opportunity.)

Pay-rate will be determined by the amount of relatable experience you bring to the table ($17.00 - $20.00 per hour)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Can you pass the background check required for this position?
  • What relatable skills / experience do you have that would make you a good fit for this position?

Experience:

  • Construction / Demo / Mitigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Richmond, VA 23236 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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