Water Damage Restoration Lead Technician San Diego CA

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Company parties

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Certified Restoration Mission | San Diego, CA 92105 | Full-Time | Competitive Pay 1+ Year Experience Required.

Water Damage Restoration Technician

We can teach you the rest if you come to work daily with a great attitude, a willingness to learn, a passion to serve, and a desire to be great at what you do. We seek a motivated and reliable individual to join our growing team.

A Water Damage Restoration Technician performs various tasks, from assisting with production processes to maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

About Us:

Certified Restoration Mission is San Diego's leading disaster restoration company with 30+ years of experience serving residential and commercial clients. We are IICRC Certified and specialize in water damage restoration, fire damage repair, mold remediation, and 24/7 emergency restoration services.

We're growing — and we're looking for a seasoned Lead Technician who's ready to step up, take ownership of job sites, and lead a crew with confidence. If you've got at least a year in water damage restoration and you bring a great attitude every day, we can build the rest together.

Position Summary:

As a Water Damage Restoration Lead Technician, you'll be the on-site authority — directing restoration crews, managing project documentation, and serving as the primary point of contact for customers during their most stressful moments. You'll work independently and be trusted to make decisions that keep projects moving on time and on standard.

This is a key role for someone ready to grow from technician to project leader in the restoration industry.

What You'll Do

Respond to emergency mitigation situations: water, fire, flood, mold, and more

Perform water extraction, structural drying, board-up, and full restoration tasks

Demolish and remove drywall, carpet, insulation, and other damaged materials

Prepare properties for mold remediation clearance testing

Coordinate with testing companies, abatement contractors, and pack-out vendors

Serve as the primary on-site customer contact — calm, professional, solution-focused

Complete daily scope sheets, upload job photos, and maintain thorough project documentation

Oversee and direct a team of restoration technicians

Ensure company vehicles are properly maintained and organized

What We're Looking For

Required

Minimum 1 year of water damage restoration experience

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional appearance and on-site demeanor

Ability to work in fire, smoke, and water-damaged environments

Must pass a criminal background check

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Experience in both water and mold remediation

WRT and/or IICRC certifications (strongly valued)

Prior lead technician or crew supervisor experience

Familiarity with documentation platforms and scope sheet processes

You're a Great Fit If You're

A calm, analytical problem-solver under pressure

Proud of your work and accountable to your crew

A natural communicator who earns customer trust on-site

Driven to grow into project management over time

Benefits

Competitive compensation (based on experience)

Health care benefits

401(k) with matching contribution

10 days PTO per year

Opportunity for advancement into Project Management

Supportive, team-first work environment

IICRC certification support & professional development

Why Certified Restoration Mission?

30+ years as San Diego's most trusted restoration company

IICRC Certified — industry-leading training and standards

Clear growth path: Lead Technician → Project Manager

Meaningful work — you help families and businesses recover when it matters most

Stable, full-time employment with a crew that has your back

Our Services

Water Damage Restoration | Flood Cleanup | Fire Damage Repair | Smoke Damage Restoration | Mold Remediation | Structural Drying | Water Extraction | Storm Damage Recovery | Emergency Restoration Services 24/7 | Residential Restoration | Commercial Restoration | Insurance Claims Support

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