Repair & Refinishing Technician

Repair & Refinishing Technician New Creations - 4.3 Torrance, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Company truck Health insurance Tools provided Qualifications Interpersonal skills English Driver's License Attention to detail Fabrication repair techniques Handyman experience Color matching analysis Woodworking Full Job Description

SURFACE RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

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NEW CREATIONS

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LOS ANGELES SOUTH BAY

$25/hr on-site repair rate | $200 new client bonus | Company truck & all tools provided | Paid training trip to Washington State Full-time • Permanent • Torrance, CA Start date: August 2026 Fluent English mandatory

ABOUT NEW CREATIONS

New Creations has spent over 30 years perfecting the science of invisible surface repair across Canada and the northern United States — and now we're launching in Los Angeles. We restore damaged surfaces on-site, the same day, without replacement: hardwood floors, leather seats, granite counters, tile, vinyl, carpet, painted cabinetry, and 100+ other surface types. We work with property managers, luxury auto dealerships, hotels, restoration companies, real estate agents, furniture retailers, moving companies, and insurance carriers across the South Bay. You won't be walking into a mature operation. You'll be the first technician on the ground in one of the most exciting markets in the country — with the opportunity to shape what this business becomes over the years ahead.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role has two modes: Mode 1 — On-site repair work ($25/hr): You arrive at client sites in the company truck, assess the damage, select the right compounds, and execute the repair. You work independently, trusted to deliver a result the client will be proud of. The entire New Creations North American technician network is behind you whenever you hit something new. Mode 2 — Building the business ($16.50/hr + bonuses): As we ramp up in the South Bay, some days will have schedule gaps. Those are prospecting days — visiting property managers, auto dealers, hotel maintenance directors, and restoration companies. Every new client you personally bring in earns you a $200 bonus when their first job completes.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Perform precision color-matched, grain-matched surface repairs across all material types Drive independently to client sites across the South Bay in the company truck Document jobs with before/after photos/videos and use the company's job management app Canvass and build B2B relationships between scheduled repair jobs Communicate repair assessments clearly and professionally to clients on-site Keep the company truck and toolkit organized, clean, and properly stocked Collaborate with the North American technician network on complex repairs

THE KINDS OF WORK YOU'LL BE DOING

Hotels:

Guest damages a headboard, a cart gouges an elevator panel, a floor has a burn mark. Same-day repair before the next check-in.

Auto Dealerships:

A Ferrari CPO vehicle has leather wear and trim damage. Restore both to showroom standard in one visit.

Property Management:

Tenant moves out leaving hardwood heel marks, a chipped stone counter, and cabinet paint damage. One morning, all three surfaces matched.

Luxury Real Estate:

A $6M listing needs to be camera-ready. Wide-plank floor scratch and quartz chip — gone before the photographer arrives.

Furniture Retail:

A leather sofa arrives damaged from delivery. You repair it in-home instead of a costly return.

Moving Companies:

A dining table arrives gouged. You're called same day, match the wood, and the client signs off before the driver leaves.

Restoration Companies:

Water-damage rebuild complete, but cabinetry and tile grout need cosmetic finish. You handle the handover.

Insurance & Warranty:

Pre-approved claim for a stained leather sectional. You go in, repair it, document it, done. No price negotiation.

SURFACES YOU'LL WORK WITH

Core surfaces (where most daily work lives): Hardwood & Engineered Wood, Leather & Vinyl, Granite & Stone, Tiles & Grout, Laminate Flooring Additional surfaces covered in training: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl Siding, Countertops, Tubs & Sinks, Fabric & Upholstery, Painted Surfaces & Lacquer, Plastic & Composite, Cabinetry & Millwork, Exterior Surfaces, Metal & Fixtures No prior experience with all of these required. That's what training is for.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

No prior surface repair experience needed — we teach that. What we can't teach: You find real satisfaction in making something broken look new again You're comfortable working alone and making judgment calls without supervision You take quality personally — "close enough" is not good enough for you You can confidently introduce yourself to a property manager or hotel director You're reliable — clients count on you to show up on time and prepared You want to grow with this business over many years, not just months You hold a clean California driver's license and are comfortable driving a van in the South Bay Bonus (not required): Background in woodworking, automotive leather or furniture repair gives you a head start.

TRAINING

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WE INVEST IN YOU 2

Weeks Hands-On Training — Washington State (August 2026) Travel to Washington State for two full weeks with experienced New Creations technicians. Real jobs, real surfaces, real challenges. Training and travel paid by the company. Digital Training Library — Online, Ongoing Video tutorials, technique guides, and material-specific walkthroughs available 24/7. North American Technician Network — Always Available Hit a challenge you haven't seen before? The answer is usually one call away — technicians across the US and Canada have collectively seen virtually every repair scenario. Supervised Launch Phase — First 90

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the business owner supports you as the client base builds, providing backup on complex situations before you operate independently.

COMPENSATION

On-site repair work: $25.00/hr Canvassing & prospecting: $16.50/hr with new client bonus: $200 flat (every time a new client you brought in completes their first paid job)

Overtime:

1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week | 2x after 12 hrs in a day (California law) What's provided: Company truck (fully equipped — zero wear on your personal vehicle) All tools, specialty compounds, and supplies (provided and restocked) Paid training trip to Washington State Job management app and digital platform Access to the national technician network

GROWTH PATH

Year 1: Master the craft. Develop the South Bay market. First 90 days - Training, first clients, first B2B relationships built and business runs full speed. Then gradually become genuinely skilled across all surface types. Land recurring hotel, dealer, and property management accounts. Year 2: Lead on complex work. Own key accounts. Become the go-to person for the highest-precision repairs. Established relationships with dealerships, hotels, and property managers who call you directly. Start mentoring the next hire. Year 3: Shape where this goes next. As the LA operation scales, there's a natural leadership role for the person who built it — operations, training, client development. We define together what you want to grow into. For color matching requirements, must not be color blind (will be tested in interview process) New Creations • Torrance, California • Equal opportunity employer. California residents only.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Ability to

Commute:

Torrance, CA (Required)

Work Location:

On the road