Property Restoration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)

Lake Bluff, IL | Full-Time | Hourly + Incentives | Leadership Opportunities Exist

Join the CallUSFirst Team
CallUSFirst (United Services by Permaco, Inc.) is a 24/7 full-service disaster cleanup and restoration company with over 40 years of experience serving the Lake Bluff community and beyond. We’re known for excellent customer service, quality workmanship, and a strong team culture — and we’re growing.

We are looking for experienced trades professionals to join our team as a crew member or crew leader! You will be making an impact each day by responding to customer needs for Water, Fire, Mold, Reconstruction jobs and more.

Position Summary
As a dependable Property Restoration Technician, you will perform hands-on restoration, reconstruction, repair, and remodeling work to restore residential and commercial properties. Every day brings different work and the opportunity to help customers rebound from damage.

What You’ll Own

• Perform assigned restoration, reconstruction, repair, and renovation work.
• Complete carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, demolition, installation, and general construction tasks based on experience.
• Follow project scopes, safety procedures, and other processes.
• Protect customer property and maintain clean, organized job sites.
• Inspect your work and address quality concerns before considering a task complete.
• Communicate progress, material needs, additional damage, and field concerns promptly.
• Participate in emergency and after-hours response when scheduled.

What Success Looks Like

• Work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Workmanship meets company quality standards.
• Customer property and unaffected areas remain protected.
• Job sites are kept clean and professional.
• Material needs and problems are communicated early.
• Customers and teammates are treated respectfully.

What You'll Experience

A Values-Driven Culture
Respect, professionalism, accountability, and appreciation are at the core of everything we do.

Meaningful, Hands-On Work
Every day is different. You’ll help restore homes and properties, creating safer, more comfortable environments for our customers.

Competitive Pay + Incentives
Hourly pay with performance-based incentives and premium pay for emergency and after-hours work. Become a crew leader and earn even more.

Growth & Development
Ongoing in-house training, leadership development, and opportunities to advance within the company. 

Compensation

• $20.00 – $30.00 per hour, including incentives; crew leaders earn even more

Benefits Include:

• Six paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (accrues immediately)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours/week (hourly employees)
• Paid incentives for emergency call-ins (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Double-time pay for holiday emergency call-ins (Production roles)
• Continuous in-house training
• Company-paid portion of medical and vision insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance (illness, disability, accident, life)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-sponsored social and community events
• Sam’s Club membership (upon request)

What We Seek

• Experience in remodeling/restoration/construction/cleaning or other related trades
• Experience in effectively leading people is very desirable
• Experience serving commercial and residential properties 
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• High school diploma/GED