Restoration Technician
Full Time • Austin
Benefits:
- After-hours bonus
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in the restoration and remediation industry, proudly serving the Greater Austin area. We help homeowners and businesses recover from water and fire damage events—with speed, professionalism, and compassion. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results while upholding the highest standards of safety, communication, and customer care.
Why Join Us?
At Lightspeed Restoration, we believe in being the best, not the biggest. Our mission is to provide exceptional service with transparent pricing, backed by quality, integrity, and genuine care for our customers. Our reputation is built on doing the right thing and delivering results people can trust.
Our employees are the heart of our mission. We invest heavily in training, certifications, and career development—because when our people grow, our business grows. You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be part of a team that makes a real impact during customers’ most difficult moments.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a hardworking, hands-on, mechanically inclined individual who loves using their tools, solving problems, and taking pride in a job well done.
No restoration experience is required.
We will fully train and certify the right person. We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn the restoration trade the right way.
We will fully train and certify the right person. We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn the restoration trade the right way.
Ideal candidates may have backgrounds such as:
- Handyman or maintenance work
- Construction helper
- Landscaping or physical labor
- Mechanically oriented hobbies
- Any role involving tools, problem-solving, or hands-on tasks
If you enjoy physical work, like understanding how things are built, and take pride in helping people — this is the role for you.
About the Role
As a Restoration Field Technician, you’ll work under the guidance of a Crew Chief or Project Manager in a supportive, team-centered environment. You will help perform hands-on restoration tasks to help customers get their homes or businesses back to normal.
Responsibilities
- Light demolition and removal of building materials
- Operating pumps, vacuums, and extraction equipment to remove water
- Detailed cleaning: vacuuming, brushing, and wiping down surfaces and contents
- Setting up or adjusting drying and filtration equipment
- Accessing small or elevated areas (ladders, crawl spaces, attics, etc.)
- Safe operation of hand and power tools (drills, saws, etc.)
- Practicing proper lifting, chemical safety, and PPE use
- Maintaining a clean, professional appearance on job sites
- Communicating clearly with customers and teammates
- Using smartphones/tablets for job documentation and tracking
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 75 lbs
- Ability to squat, crawl, climb ladders, and work in various temperatures and environments
Safety Gear Provided
- PPE
- Gloves (varied types based on task)
- Safety glasses or goggles
- N95 respirators
- “Tyvek” style protective suits
- Shoe covers, knee pads, muck boots
- Hard hats, ear protection, steel-toe shoes (as needed)
Minimum Qualifications
- Hands-on or mechanically inclined background (personal or professional)
- Strong work ethic and positive, team-focused attitude
- Desire to learn and grow into advanced roles
- Comfortable using basic tools and learning new equipment
- Ability to learn mobile apps and job-tracking technology
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
- Experience in handyman work, maintenance, or general construction
- IICRC certifications (we will pay for and provide training)
Compensation: $40,000.00 per year
Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.
Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.
If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.
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 Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.
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Premium compensation
Flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities
No industry experience required
Best-in-class training