Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Pay: $24–$28 per hour depending on experience Overtime opportunities available

We are hiring a Water Damage Restoration Technician / Mitigation Technician to respond to residential and commercial water damage losses throughout DuPage County. We offer steady year-round work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to grow with an established restoration company.

For over 16 years in DuPage County, Paul Davis Restoration has helped families and businesses rebuild after water, fire, and storm damage. When disaster hits, we show up — and we do the work the right way.

We’ve built a skilled, supportive team that takes pride in hard work and helping people through some of their toughest days. Now we’re looking for dependable technicians who want to build a real career in water damage restoration and mitigation.

If you’re hands-on, driven, and take pride in doing the job right — and if helping people in high-pressure situations motivates you — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

This is not a desk job. Our technicians work on active job sites involving water damage, demolition, drying equipment, and emergency response work.

Experienced restoration technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

What Does a Water Damage Restoration Technician Do?

Respond to water damage and fire damage restoration calls

Extract water, remove damaged materials, and set up drying equipment

Perform water mitigation and structural drying

Monitor moisture levels and protect structures from further damage

Assist with smoke cleanup and mold remediation

Work directly with homeowners during stressful situations

Keep equipment and trucks clean and ready

Why Join Our Team?

16 years established in DuPage County — steady year-round work

Growing company with real advancement opportunities

Performance-based culture — effort gets noticed and rewarded

Health insurance, PTO, paid holidays

IICRC certification support

Leadership development through Paul Davis University

We’re not just another restoration company. We take pride in our work, treat people with respect, and stand behind what we do. Deliver what you promise Respect the individual Have pride in your work Keep learning and improving

What We’re Looking For

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Able to lift 75 lbs and handle physically demanding work

Comfortable working nights/weekends when scheduled for on-call

Reliable, on time, and accountable

Strong work ethic and team mentality

Restoration or mitigation field experience is strongly preferred.

Experience in restoration, construction, or skilled trades a plus

IICRC certifications (WRT/ASD) are a plus

Experience using air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture meters is a plus

Candidates with experience in restoration, construction, demolition, roofing, or other hands-on trades tend to transition well into this role.

What You’ll Do

Perform water mitigation including water extraction, structural drying, water damage cleanup, and demolition

Assist with fire and smoke cleanup

Support mold remediation as needed

Maintain organized trucks and properly functioning equipment

Work as part of a team and step up when responsibility is needed

Be on-call when scheduled to respond to emergency losses

Trauma cleanup work is available for trained team members who volunteer.

We proudly support and hire Veterans and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’re ready to build a career — not just collect a paycheck — help people in their toughest moments, and work with a team that has each other’s backs, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let’s talk about your future with Paul Davis Restoration of DuPage County.