Restoration Technician
SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties
Help People Rebuild After Disaster
When homes and businesses are damaged by water, fire, or storms, our team responds quickly to help restore what matters most.
At SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties, our technicians perform hands-on restoration work that helps families and businesses recover from unexpected damage.
This job is physical, fast-paced, and meaningful You will work with a team that takes pride in helping others and doing excellent work.
Pay & Benefits
• Competitive hourly pay
• Overtime opportunities during emergency response
• Paid training and certifications
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
Reality Check — This Job Isn’t Easy
Restoration work can be demanding.
Before applying, you should be comfortable with:
• Physical labor including lifting, demolition, and equipment setup
• Working in environments affected by water, fire, or storm damage
• On-call rotation schedules
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work when emergencies occur
• Overtime during large restoration jobs
If you enjoy hands-on work and helping people during difficult situations, this job can be extremely rewarding.
What You'll Do
• Respond to homes and businesses affected by water, fire, or storm damage
• Perform water extraction, demolition, and cleanup
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Clean and restore damaged structures and contents
• Document work and communicate with team members
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles
Training & Career Development
We invest in training so you can succeed in this career.
First 30 Days
- Hands-on field training
- SERVPRO® online training modules
- Learning equipment and restoration processes
First 90 Days
- Continued field experience
- Increased responsibility on job sites
- Developing the ability to perform restoration tasks independently
Most technicians reach full proficiency around the 90-day mark after working on multiple job types.
What a Typical Week Looks Like
Every week is different because emergencies don’t follow a schedule.
A typical week may include:
• Responding to water, fire, or storm damage jobs
• Extracting water and removing damaged materials
• Setting up drying equipment and monitoring progress
• Cleaning and restoring structures
• Training with experienced technicians
• Participating in an on-call rotation for emergency response
Overtime may occur when larger restoration projects or emergency calls require additional work hours.
Who Succeeds in This Role
People who thrive in restoration work typically:
• Prefer hands-on work instead of desk jobs
• Take pride in working hard and solving problems
• Stay calm during urgent situations
• Enjoy working with a team
• Are dependable and willing to learn
Successful technicians often come from backgrounds such as:
Construction
Landscaping
Moving companies
Military service
Farming or outdoor labor
Restoration or mitigation work
Requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Willingness to work on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work overtime when needed
Physical Requirements
• Lift 50+ pounds regularly (up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Work in crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments
Why Join SERVPRO® of Mountain Home & Harrison
We are a team-oriented company that takes pride in helping our community recover after disasters
Our technicians work hard, support each other, and take pride in doing excellent work.
If you want a career where your effort matters and your work makes a real difference, we would love to meet you.
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