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Lead Water Restoration Technician

Restoration 1 of Louisville East
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Profit sharing
Restoration 1 of Louisville East is a locally owned restoration company serving the greater Louisville area. We specialize in water damage cleanup, structural drying, and property restoration. As a growing business, we’re looking for motivated team members who want to grow with us, learn new skills, and help our customers recover from unexpected water damage.
If you’re dependable, hard-working, and ready to join a company that values integrity and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Working on job sites providing the following services:
  • Assessing the job scope, formulating drying/ remediation plan
Ability to perform the following:
  • Water pumping and extraction
  • Mold remediation
  • Moving & re-setting contents
  • Selective demolition as required to accommodate the drying process
  • Debris disposal
  • Setting drying equipment
  • Carpet or hard surface cleaning
  • Capable of moisture mapping the affected area, inclusive of temperature, relative humidity, & moisture content readings

Participating as directed in the following activities:
  • Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
  • Ensure vehicle is cleaned and restocked at end of shift
  • Constructing polyethylene enclosures
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Practice good housekeeping to ensure a safe and non-cluttered worksite
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
  • Ensure attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people’s property and information
  • Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of safety principles and practices; follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment
  • Comply with all Restoration 1 policies and procedures
  • Attend all Restoration 1 sponsored training courses

Qualifications:
  • IICRC certification for Water Restoration Technician (WRT/ASD) required
  • IICRC certification for Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) an asset
  • 2 years industry related experience, Construction / Restoration / Insurance preferred
  • Familiarity with chemical products including use, disposal, and Safety Data Sheets
  • Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles, and practices
  • Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per Restoration 1’s vehicle policy
  • Ability to work within a team or independently as needed
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer and/or Tablet / iPad experience
  • Willing to work evenings, on call and weekends when requested
  • Periodic travel may be required
  • Criminal Record Check
Physical Demands:
  • Frequent lifting from 5-40 lbs, unassisted (from 35-65% of the time)
  • Occasional lifting from 41 lbs , assisted (up to 50% of the time)
  • Access and mobility in tight spaces
  • Fit Testing – half and full-face mask as needed; annual certification required
  • Working at Heights - over 5 feet, periodically
  • Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Hourly pay varies based on experience and certifications.

Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Restoration 1 Corporate.

Salary : $23 - $27

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