Restoration Technician

Restoration & Environmental TechnicianSERVPRO of San Diego East is seeking a Restoration & Environmental Technician to join our production team. This role includes hands-on restoration and environmental work such as water damage mitigation, demolition, mold remediation, lead abatement, and biohazard cleanup in residential and commercial properties. Our mission is to restore more than property by being a blessing to each other and our customers, serving sacrificially as the hands and feet of Jesus, and executing all things with excellence. We are building a best-in-class restoration company in San Diego and are looking for dependable, hardworking team members who take pride in doing difficult work well. This is not an easy job, but it is meaningful work. We make it "Like it never even happened®."Who We're Looking ForWe want people who: · Show up ready to work · Take ownership of their responsibilities · Put the team before themselves · Stay humble, coachable, and willing to learn · Push through adversity with grit · Care about doing the job right the first time Ideal candidates have experience working in environments where attention to detail, cleanliness, and strict safety protocols are critical. Experience working in containment environments or highly controlled job sites is highly valued.Key Responsibilities· Perform restoration work including demolition, debris removal, drying equipment setup, mold remediation, and lead abatement. · Assist with contents moving/packing, biohazard cleanup, and specialty environmental cleaning. · Build containment areas and maintain negative air environments · Operate equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA vacuums, and air scrubbers · Perform detailed cleaning and material handling in compliance with regulations · Identify hazards and follow proper containment and removal procedures · Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment · Document job progress with photos and job notes · Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites · Follow OSHA, EPA, and SERVPRO safety standards · Work closely with supervisors and teammates to complete projects efficientlyRequirements· High school diploma or GED · Valid driver's license and reliable transportation · Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs with assistance · Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and PPE environments · Strong communication and teamwork skills · Reliable attendance and strong work ethic · Ability to pass background check and drug screening · Willingness to travel locally and out of state · Availability to be on-call for after hour emergencies · Comfortable in a physically demanding, fast-paced emergency response environmentPreferred Qualifications· Experience in restoration, demolition, construction, or environmental work · IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, AMRT, etc.) · Experience working in containment environments with respirators and Tyvek suits · Knowledge of OSHA safety practicesBenefits· $23–$27 per hour depending on experience · Overtime opportunities · Medical insurance · 401(k) with company match · Paid Time Off and holidays · Paid training and certifications · SmartDollar / Financial Peace University · Team events and company gatheringsGrowth OpportunitiesMany of our technicians advance into roles such as: · Lead Technician · Project Manager We provide paid training and industry certifications to support long-term growth in the restoration industry.Why Join Our TeamAt SERVPRO of San Diego East, we believe our work matters. Our culture is built on: · Team Before Self · Ownership and accountability · Integrity — doing the right thing even when no one is watching · Readiness and urgency · Standing together through adversity We hire for character first and skill second.This position involves physically demanding work and emergency response situations, including environments with dust, demolition debris, moisture, PPE, and protective suits. We are looking for people who: · Show up on time · Work hard every day · Take ownership of their work · Support their teammates If you are dependable and want to grow in a skilled trade, this can become a long-term career.