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Lead Restoration Technician - Water Damage / Mold Connect Staffing - 5.0 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Referral program Qualifications Water damage restoration Infrared thermography English Fire restoration Driver's License Driving IICRC Certification Water Damage Restoration Technician Certification (WRT) Crew management Full Job Description Connect Staffing is hiring a Lead Restoration Technician for a water damage and mold restoration company in Irvine, CA. This is a long-term placement position paying $30-$35/hr, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm, with Saturday overtime available as needed. In this role, you will lead the setup and operation of restoration equipment — including extractors, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and ozone generators — perform moisture mapping using thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters, and remove damaged building materials at water damage and mold-affected properties. This position requires an IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD) certification.

Pay:

$30-$35/hr

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm; Saturday overtime as needed

Location:

Irvine, CA Job Type:

Long-term Placement Primary workplace language(s):

English, Spanish Work Environment:

Mixed Indoor/Outdoor Overtime:

Saturday as needed Responsibilities Lead setup, operation, and monitoring of restoration equipment — including extractors, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, ozone generators, and air movers — across water damage and mold-affected properties. Perform moisture mapping using thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters to document and track drying progress. Remove damaged building materials including drywall, flooring, and insulation. Apply anti-microbial and anti-fungal treatments in affected areas. Train and supervise junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols. Maintain detailed job records including photos, moisture readings, and notes; communicate restoration timelines directly with property owners and managers. Minimum Requirements 1+ year of experience in a lead role in water damage and mold restoration. Active IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD) certification. Experience using moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras. Preferred Qualifications Additional IICRC certifications such as Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Mold Remediation (AMRT), or similar. Experience with anti-microbial and anti-fungal treatment applications. Knowledge of IICRC S500, S520, and industry drying guidelines. Experience working in residential properties and communicating directly with homeowners. Familiarity with job documentation platforms or restoration management software. You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Water Damage Lead Technician, Lead Mitigation Technician, Mold Remediation Lead Technician, Lead Water Technician, Lead Mold Technician, Disaster Recovery Team Leader, Fire Damage Lead Technician, Contents Restoration Lead, Restoration Supervisor, Cleaning & Restoration Crew Leader. Pre-Employment Requirements Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently. Background check required. Must communicate effectively in English. Valid driver's license and clean DMV record required — driving is a core part of this role. Benefits Weekly pay. Direct deposit / Paycard. Health and dental benefits available. Earn referral bonuses. PTO / paid vacation. Paid holidays. CalSavers retirement program available. After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster. See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com #CONHP