Austin Fire & Flood | Austin, TX
$20–$24/hour | Paid Training | Hours Vary Based on Workload
Want a hands-on job where every day is different?
Austin Fire & Flood is looking for a dependable, hardworking Restoration Technician to join our mitigation team.
When a home or business is damaged by water, fire, mold, or another unexpected event, our team is often one of the first on site. We remove damaged materials, clean and dry affected areas, set up equipment, document the damage, and help customers through what can be a pretty stressful situation.
No restoration experience? That's okay.
We will train the right person.
You don't need to know how to use a moisture meter or set up a dehumidifier before you start. We'll provide paid, hands-on training and teach you our restoration processes, equipment, documentation, and safety procedures.
What we can't train is reliability, work ethic, and attitude. We're looking for someone who shows up, works hard, takes direction, helps the team, and wants to learn.
Experience in construction, demolition, remodeling, maintenance, moving, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, warehouse work, or another hands-on field can be helpful, but prior restoration experience is not required.
What You'll Do
You'll work with your crew on residential and commercial properties throughout the Austin area. Depending on the job, you may:
- Extract water and help dry structures
- Set up and monitor air movers and dehumidifiers
- Remove damaged drywall, flooring, insulation, cabinets, and other materials
- Assist with fire and smoke cleanup
- Assist with mold remediation
- Clean and sanitize affected areas
- Move and protect furniture and personal belongings
- Take photos, moisture readings, and document work performed
- Load, unload, clean, and maintain equipment
- Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe
- Communicate professionally with customers and your team
Some days you'll be tearing out wet drywall. Other days you may be setting drying equipment, cleaning after a fire, packing a customer's belongings, or helping on a mold remediation project.
This is hands-on, physical work, and every job is a little different.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Like working with your hands
- Prefer being out in the field instead of sitting at a desk
- Are dependable and show up when your team is counting on you
- Don't mind getting dirty
- Can follow directions and learn new processes
- Take pride in doing a job correctly
- Work well with a team
- Can be professional and respectful in customers' homes
- Are willing to learn
Pay & Schedule
- $20–$24 per hour, based on experience
- Paid, hands-on training
- Schedule and weekly hours vary based on job volume and customer needs
- This is a workload-based position, so a minimum number of hours per week is not guaranteed
- Some jobs may require early mornings, evenings, or extended days depending on the situation
- Participation in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule is required
Restoration work can be unpredictable. Some weeks are busier than others, and emergency jobs don't always happen during regular business hours. We're looking for someone who understands that flexibility is part of working in the restoration industry.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Health and dental insurance after eligibility requirements are met
- Cell phone allowance
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Paid training
What You Need
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to meet company driving requirements
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, and being on your feet throughout the day
- Comfortable working in environments that may be hot, wet, dusty, dirty, or affected by property damage
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when necessary
- Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend emergency work
IICRC certifications and previous restoration experience are a plus, but they are not required.
About Austin Fire & Flood
Austin Fire & Flood is a locally owned, women-owned and operated restoration company serving the Austin area. We help homeowners and businesses recover from water damage, fire damage, mold, and other unexpected property losses.
We're a hardworking, supportive team that believes in Integrity, Professionalism, and Collaboration. We take our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.
Restoration work isn't always easy, but it matters. Our customers are often having a really bad day, and our job is to help make the situation better.
If you're dependable, ready to work, and willing to learn, we'd like to meet you.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78729 (Required)
Work Location: In person
