Benefits:

• After-hours bonus
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Most people don’t know what restoration is — and that’s okay. If you come from a residential cleaning or housekeeping background, love helping people, and want a real career with upward mobility, this role is a great fit.

This is an active, hands-on job where you’ll combine detailed cleaning with light demolition and other restoration tasks — all of which we train you on.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented
• People-first
• Willing to learn
• Looking for a long-term career path

If that sounds like you, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)

This role blends cleaning, customer care, and hands-on restoration tasks.

Cleaning & Detail Work

• Deep clean areas affected by water, dirt, or smoke
• Wiping, sanitizing, scrubbing, deodorizing, and organizing
• Handling customer belongings with care and empathy
• Keeping jobsites neat, safe, and professional

Light Demolition (Daily Work | Training Provided)

You will regularly assist with simple demolition tasks, including:

• Removing carpet pad, baseboards, trim, and small wall sections
• Pulling damaged materials that must be removed for proper drying
• Using basic hand tools (we train you step-by-step)

No demo experience needed — we provide full training.

Customer Interaction

• Communicating kindly and professionally with homeowners
• Showing empathy during stressful situations
• Treating homes and belongings with respect

Equipment & Support Tasks

(We will train you on everything.)

• Setting up air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers
• Helping create containment (plastic barriers, zipper doors)
• Taking photos and documenting work on a smartphone
• Working closely with Crew Chiefs on assigned tasks

Career Path, Training & Paid Certifications

This is not just a job — it’s a career pathway.

As you grow, we provide industry-recognized certifications, all paid for by the company, including:

• IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
• Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
• Odor Control Technician (OCT)
• Safety & hazard training certifications

These certifications increase your skills, confidence, and earning potential — and position you for higher-level technician or leadership roles.

You’ll be trained in:

• Containment setup
• Light demolition
• Specialty cleaning techniques
• Equipment operation
• Jobsite safety
• Advanced restoration processes

We invest heavily in training because we want you to build a long-term future here.

Who Thrives in This Role

This job is ideal for someone who:

• Has residential/commercial cleaning experience
• Is detail-oriented and takes pride in high-quality work
• Enjoys helping customers and making stressful situations easier
• Likes staying active and doing hands-on tasks
• Wants upward mobility and future leadership opportunities
• Is open to learning tools, demos, and technical skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 40–50 lbs
• Comfortable being active (bending, squatting, moving)
• Able to work in various residential environments
• Comfortable wearing PPE (provided)

Minimum Qualifications

• Residential or commercial cleaning experience (required)
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive, people-first attitude
• Willing to learn demo and restoration processes
• Comfortable using a smartphone
• Valid driver’s license preferred

What We Provide

• Full on-the-job training
• Paid professional certifications (IICRC and more)
• All tools and PPE
• A supportive, team-focused culture
• Clear career advancement
• Work that meaningfully helps families in need

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our tech