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Lead Technician – Water Mitigation / Restoration

W3Global
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Lead Technician - Water Mitigation / Restoration

Location: Orange County, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Overview

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Lead Technician to join our restoration team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on water mitigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with customers while leading field operations.

This position involves a combination of fieldwork, driving between job sites, and office coordination, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership of projects in progress.

Responsibilities

  • Perform water mitigation and restoration work at residential and commercial job sites
  • Conduct demolition and removal work as required by project scope
  • Set up, monitor, and manage drying equipment and mitigation systems
  • Take moisture readings and document drying progress
  • Perform moisture mapping and maintain project documentation
  • Communicate with homeowners and customers while providing daily project updates
  • Drive between office locations and active job sites as needed
  • Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards
  • Maintain urgency while managing multiple priorities and active projects

Required Qualifications

  • Previous water mitigation experience
  • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
  • English speaking with strong communication skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working in homes and customer-facing environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • IICRC certification(s)
  • Experience with moisture mapping software such as MICA and/or Encircle
  • Spanish speaking abilities
  • Previous restoration industry experience in a leadership or senior technician capacity
  • Candidates are typically brought in toward the lower end of the range initially
  • Performance-based compensation review after 90 days based on achievement of outlined goals

Salary : $26 - $32

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