Professional Cleaner & Restoration Technician – Training Provided

Lightspeed Restoration of Austin

Professional Cleaner & Restoration Technician – Training Provided

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    After-hours bonus

    Bonus based on performance

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Most people don’t know what restoration is — and that’s okay. If you come from a residential cleaning or housekeeping background, love helping people, and want a real career with upward mobility, this role is a great fit.

    This is an active, hands-on job where you’ll combine detailed cleaning with light demolition and other restoration tasks — all of which we train you on.

    We’re looking for someone who is:

    Detail-oriented

    People-first

    Willing to learn

    Looking for a long-term career path

    If that sounds like you, we want to meet you.

    What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)

    This role blends cleaning, customer care, and hands-on restoration tasks.

    Cleaning & Detail Work

    Deep clean areas affected by water, dirt, or smoke

    Wiping, sanitizing, scrubbing, deodorizing, and organizing

    Handling customer belongings with care and empathy

    Keeping jobsites neat, safe, and professional

    Light Demolition (Daily Work | Training Provided)

    You will regularly assist with simple demolition tasks, including:

    Removing carpet pad, baseboards, trim, and small wall sections

    Pulling damaged materials that must be removed for proper drying

    Using basic hand tools (we train you step-by-step)

    No demo experience needed — we provide full training.

    Customer Interaction

    Communicating kindly and professionally with homeowners

    Showing empathy during stressful situations

    Treating homes and belongings with respect

    Equipment & Support Tasks

    (We will train you on everything.)

    Setting up air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers

    Helping create containment (plastic barriers, zipper doors)

    Taking photos and documenting work on a smartphone

    Working closely with Crew Chiefs on assigned tasks

    Career Path, Training & Paid Certifications

    This is not just a job — it’s a career pathway.

    As you grow, we provide industry-recognized certifications, all paid for by the company, including:

    IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)

    Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)

    Odor Control Technician (OCT)

    Safety & hazard training certifications

    These certifications increase your skills, confidence, and earning potential — and position you for higher-level technician or leadership roles.

    You’ll be trained in:

    Containment setup

    Light demolition

    Specialty cleaning techniques

    Equipment operation

    Jobsite safety

    Advanced restoration processes

    We invest heavily in training because we want you to build a long-term future here.

    Who Thrives in This Role

    This job is ideal for someone who:

    Has residential/commercial cleaning experience

    Is detail-oriented and takes pride in high-quality work

    Enjoys helping customers and making stressful situations easier

    Likes staying active and doing hands-on tasks

    Wants upward mobility and future leadership opportunities

    Is open to learning tools, demos, and technical skills

    Physical Requirements

    Able to lift 40–50 lbs

    Comfortable being active (bending, squatting, moving)

    Able to work in various residential environments

    Comfortable wearing PPE (provided)

    Minimum Qualifications

    Residential or commercial cleaning experience (required)

    Strong attention to detail

    Positive, people-first attitude

    Willing to learn demo and restoration processes

    Comfortable using a smartphone

    Valid driver’s license preferred

    What We Provide

    Full on-the-job training

    Paid professional certifications (IICRC and more)

    All tools and PPE

    A supportive, team-focused culture

    Clear career advancement

    Work that meaningfully helps families in need

    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.