About the Role
As a Restoration Field Technician, you will be on the front lines of water damage mitigation and mold remediation, performing skilled, hands-on work to restore homes and businesses. You will work under the direction of a Crew Chief or Project Manager in a supportive, team-centered environment. No restoration experience is required as we provide comprehensive training and certification from day one. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in construction, handyman/maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, or any hands-on trade, with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a desire to help people being the most important qualities.
Responsibilities
- Extract water using pumps, wet vacs, and truck-mounted extraction equipment
- Set up, monitor, and adjust drying equipment: air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers
- Take moisture readings and document drying progress with a smartphone or tablet
- Perform light demolition — removing wet carpet, pad, baseboards, drywall, and trim
- Establish containment using plastic sheeting and zipper doors
- Set up negative air pressure containment zones per IICRC S520 and EPA protocols
- Remove and bag mold-affected materials safely
- Apply antimicrobial treatments and encapsulants
- HEPA-vacuum and wipe down surfaces; operate air filtration devices (AFDs)
- Maintain containment integrity and document remediation progress
- Safely operate hand tools and power tools (drills, saws, pry bars, etc.)
- Perform detailed cleaning: scrubbing, wiping, sanitizing, and deodorizing affected areas
- Handle customer belongings with care and empathy
- Communicate clearly and professionally with homeowners and the office team
- Use smartphone apps for job documentation, photos, and tracking
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site at all times
- Practice proper PPE use, chemical safety, and lifting techniques
Requirements
- Hands-on or mechanically inclined background (personal or professional)
- Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and protocols
- Comfortable learning and using mobile apps for job documentation
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
- Comfortable with squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders
- Able to work in confined spaces (crawl spaces, attics) and varied temperatures
- Comfortable wearing PPE for extended periods (respirator, Tyvek suit, gloves)
Skills
- Water extraction
- Drying science
- Mold containment
- Mold removal
- Mold remediation protocols
- Containment setup
- Negative air pressure techniques
- Light demolition procedures
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Jobsite safety
- PPE use
- Customer communication
- Job documentation
Location
- Greater Austin area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- No restoration experience required
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Paid IICRC certifications (WRT, AMRT, FSRT, OCT)
- OSHA safety and hazard certifications
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive pay — commensurate with experience, with performance-based increases
Benefits
- Overtime
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Paid certifications
- Hands-on mentorship
- All tools, equipment, and PPE provided
About the Company
- Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in restoration and remediation, proudly serving the Greater Austin area.
- We help homeowners and businesses recover from water damage, mold, and fire events — with speed, professionalism, and genuine care.
- Our mission: be the best, not the biggest. Transparent pricing, quality workmanship, and a team that does the right thing every time.
- Our reputation is built on trust — and so is our team.
- We invest heavily in our people through paid certifications, hands-on mentorship, and a clear path to advancement. When you grow, we grow.
