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Restoration Technician

Knight Commercial
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2027

Knight Commercial Services is a full-service restoration company that specializes in restoring facilities back to their pre-loss condition after emergency or catastrophic situations primarily caused by water/flood damage, fire, biohazard/trauma events, and instances of mild to extensive mold. When needed, we consider it both a privilege and responsibility to respond to situations immediately and to do everything possible to remove this burden from our clients and their patrons. Our proven systems combined with the latest, high-tech equipment, and our team of highly-trained technicians, help expedite the process of restoring facilities affected by flood, fire, biohazard/trauma, or mold back to their original condition while at the same time saving our clients time and money.

Knight Restoration is rapidly expanding in the Chicago market. Ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, customer service orientated and have great communication skills. Experience in the commercial field strongly encouraged.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform content restoration work for commercial properties
  • Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, packing customer’s contents, general on-location cleaning, HVAC cleaning, and deodorization of facilities
  • Assists with the inventory of site contents, setup of emergency services equipment, preparing contents for storage, and lifting items into storage
  • Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
  • Operate routinely used tools and equipment
  • Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
  • Communicate with management to report project status, updates, issues, or concerns
  • Maintain a clean and organized vehicle and clean equipment appearance
  • Maintain all job-related reports updated per company guidelines

Qualifications:

  • Commercial Restoration Experience, preferred
  • High level of character and integrity
  • Professional appearance
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Outstanding Customer Experience
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects (50 lbs)
  • Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • IICRC Certification is a plus
  • Mitigation and Construction experience is a plus
  • Bilingual is a plus

Please respond if you meet the required experience and are interested in future growth opportunities. Send your resume along with salary requirements.

Restoration: 1 year

License/Certification:

  • Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • Multiple locations
  • On the road

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company's website:

  • https://www.knightrestoration.com/

Company's Facebook page:

  • Knight Restoration Services

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Restoration: 1 year (Required)
  • Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Commercial construction: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Water damage restoration: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $27

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