Water Damage Technician

Role Summary

Renew by Grewe Restoration, a rapidly growing restoration company in the Eastern Twin Cities area, is on a mission to support our local community with integrity and honesty. We're seeking a motivated technician to join our dynamic team. This is a unique startup opportunity where growth is certain, and your role will be critical in overseeing emergency services while driving continuous improvement in our restoration processes.

The Water Damage Technician supports mitigation crews by performing water extraction, equipment setup, demolition, monitoring, and job documentation. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to delivering high-quality emergency restoration services.

Technicians are expected to work efficiently, follow protocols, and represent Renew by Grewe Restoration professionally in customers' homes.

Key Responsibilities

Mitigation & Job Execution

• Perform water extraction, demolition, and cleanup
• Set, move, and remove air movers, dehumidifiers, and specialty drying equipment
• Monitor drying progress and document readings
• Load, unload, clean, and maintain equipment and vehicles

Documentation & Quality

• Take required job photos and daily notes
• Follow drying standards and company job checklists
• Communicate job status to Crew Chief or Mitigation Manager

Customer Interaction

• Maintain a professional, respectful presence in homes
• Answer basic customer questions and direct concerns to leadership
• Protect customer property at all times

Safety & Compliance

• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements
• Maintain clean and organized job sites
• Report equipment or job issues immediately

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor
• Comfortable working in residential and commercial environments
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Preferred (Not Required)

• IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
• Previous restoration, construction, or labor experience
• Basic understanding of drying equipment and procedures

Work Schedule

• Standard weekday hours
• On-call rotation for after-hours and emergency response
• Overtime available during high-demand periods

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and certification support
• Clear advancement path (Technician → Crew Chief)
• Stable, growing company with structured systems

Performance Expectations

• Punctual and dependable
• Accurate job documentation
• Follows company processes without shortcuts
• Represents the company professionally at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: In person