Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Lead Restoration Technician

$26–$32+ per hour total earning potential

$26/hour guaranteed base pay for the right candidate, plus performance bonuses and overtime.

Lead Technicians who run efficient, profitable jobs, maintain strong documentation, take care of customers, and lead crews effectively can earn significantly more.

IICRC WRT and AMRT are required to maintain the $26/hour Lead Technician rate. We will consider the right experienced candidate without both certifications if they obtain them within 6 months.

Full-time, year-round work

Local Hampton Roads projects

Monthly and quarterly bonuses

Training and certification opportunities

Long-term advancement potential

About Us

PuroClean of South Chesapeake is a growing, family-owned restoration company serving Hampton Roads.

We need a dependable Lead Restoration Technician who can take ownership of projects, lead a crew, communicate with customers, and get the job done correctly without constant supervision.

What You’ll Do

Lead mitigation and remediation projects

Direct and work alongside technicians

Perform extraction, demolition, cleaning, drying, and microbial remediation

Establish containment and environmental controls

Set and monitor drying and air-filtration equipment

Maintain accurate moisture readings, drying logs, notes, equipment records, and photos

Communicate with customers and the office

Identify scope changes before proceeding

Maintain vehicles, equipment, and job sites

Help train newer technicians

Participate in emergency and after-hours response

Requirements:

Experience running projects or leading crews

IICRC WRT and AMRT preferred at hire and required within 6 months

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Strong communication, documentation, and customer-service skills

Comfortable with mobile apps and restoration software

Able to work in crawlspaces, attics, and demanding environments

Willing to perform water, mold, sewage, fire, biohazard, demolition, and difficult cleanup work

Reliable attendance and communication

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who:

Takes ownership and can run jobs independently

Leads by example

Takes pride in doing difficult work correctly

Documents thoroughly

Shows up when expected

Wants performance to directly affect earnings

Wants to grow into senior lead, project management, or operations leadership

Reality Check

Restoration is physical, hands-on work. You will work in crawlspaces, attics, hot and cold environments, and properties affected by water, mold, sewage, fire, and biohazard conditions. Some days are long, and after-hours work is part of the business.

In return, we offer a $26/hour base rate, performance bonuses, overtime, year-round work, training, and advancement opportunities.

One Last Thing

Include “Ready to Lead” in the first line of your application or cover note so we know you read the posting.