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Water Restoration Lead Tech

Lightspeed Restoration of Alexandria and Fairfax
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
Benefits:
  • Virtual Medical Care
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
Joining the Lightspeed Restoration team as a Water Restoration Lead Tech is an excellent opportunity to continue to grow your career in the restoration industry! You will be joining a company at an exciting time as we grow our standard emergency services for water damage mitigation into a major part of our business by helping us take on the challenge of having a dedicated team for 24/7 water damage service.

We are a veteran owned, family run, growing business dedicated to providing quality service to our community. In business locally for 10 years, Lightspeed Restoration is a new brand with a well-established team and presence in the area.

Benefits:
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Training/Certification opportunities
  • Potential for upward mobility within the company
  • Competitive compensation (based on relevant experience and current certifications)
  • Retirement Savings, Disability Insurance, PTO, Medical benefits offered (full time employees only)
A Water Damage Restoration Lead Tech is responsible for overseeing and managing a crew for water damage mitigation, both during the work day and on an emergency basis (nights, weekends, holidays as needed). They will be managing job costs, production times, quality assurance and thorough documentation, as well as being responsible for a company vehicle and equipment. As needed, the Water Damage Restoration Lead Tech also supports our related service lines: mold remediation,  air duct & dryer vent cleaning, etc. This is a full time position.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Respond 24/7 to emergency water damage mitigation situations as part of a rotating on-call roster
  • Manage the production, including hands-on work as required for water damage mitigation per written scope of work
  • Provide strong leadership to ensure successful, safe, timely, and profitable project delivery and completion
  • Provide thorough documentation on projects (i.e. photos, contracts, etc.) 
  • Ensures all safety measures are enforced on job site
Qualifications:
  • At least 2-5 years experience in restoration services (water damage preferred) (Required)
  • 1-2 years of leadership experience (Required)
  • Current WRT certification (Required to achieve full time/team lead status)
  • Working knowledge of residential and / or commercial construction practices is a strong plus
  • Must be a self-starter
  • Able to work efficiently and effectively in a Team environment
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Able to coordinate a team as an effective leader to achieve production goals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret Xactimate reports required for scope of work
  • Working knowledge of basic PC operations, smartphone usage, and ability to take clear photos for documentation
  • Exhibit a professional, neat appearance
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record (Required)
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug test (Required)
Safety Gear Provided

We are a small, culture driven company that is committed to serving the community, helping employees grow, and develop successful careers. If you are looking for a company that values and rewards your dedication and hard work, this is the place for you.

Salary : $23 - $26

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