Careers

What We Look For

• Care about the work. We want people who take pride in doing water damage restoration properly, not just quickly.
• Straight talk with customers. You will be in someone's home or business explaining what you found. Plain language beats jargon.
• Reliability. Showing up when you said you would matters more here than any single line on a resume.
• Respect for the property. Protecting the space, cleaning up, and leaving it better than you found it.
• Safety, every time. Following safe practice is part of the job, not an extra.

Experience in water damage restoration or a related trade helps. If you have the attitude and not yet the trade experience, say so, because we do train.

Roles We Hire For

We are a small team, so openings come and go with the work. These are the roles we hire into.

Water Damage Restoration Technician

Restoration technicians help with water extraction, equipment setup, affected-material handling, cleaning, and drying activities under appropriate supervision. The work takes place in homes and commercial properties where conditions can vary significantly from one project to another. Candidates should be comfortable following safety procedures, communicating clearly, and performing hands-on tasks.

Qualifications

• Interest in water damage restoration, building maintenance, or related hands-on work.
• Ability to follow site safety instructions and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Comfort with physical tasks, equipment movement, and changing work environments.
• Dependable attendance and respectful communication with customers and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn basic moisture assessment and restoration documentation procedures.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop practical restoration and property-care skills.
• Role-appropriate instruction in equipment use and safe work practices.
• Experience with a variety of residential and commercial restoration projects.
• Clear discussion of compensation, scheduling, and employment terms during recruitment.

Restoration Crew Lead

A restoration crew lead helps organize daily field activities, communicate the agreed work scope, monitor progress, and support technicians. This role requires practical judgment about job-site conditions and the ability to explain restoration steps in everyday language. The crew lead also helps maintain organized work notes and identify concerns that should be reviewed before a project moves forward.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in water damage restoration or a closely related building service trade.
• Understanding of water extraction, drying equipment, and basic moisture monitoring.
• Ability to supervise work safely and communicate expectations clearly.
• Organizational skills for project notes, equipment planning, and customer updates.
• Good judgment about when a site condition requires specialist assistance or additional review.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take responsibility for field coordination and work planning.
• Professional development through varied restoration situations.
• A work environment that values communication and safety decisions.
• Employment terms and advancement opportunities discussed according to the available position.

Customer Service and Scheduling Coordinator

A customer service and scheduling coordinator helps property owners explain their situation, organizes service information, and supports communication throughout restoration projects. The role involves careful note-taking, coordinating appointments, and making sure questions reach the appropriate team member. A calm and organized approach is especially important when customers are dealing with unexpected damage.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort organizing appointments, messages, and basic project records.
• Ability to listen carefully and record information accurately.
• Familiarity with email, scheduling tools, and standard office software.
• A respectful, patient approach to customers dealing with stressful property problems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop customer service and operations skills in a specialized trade.
• Exposure to the practical workflow of property restoration projects.
• Clear responsibilities and collaborative communication with field staff.
• Position-specific scheduling and compensation discussed during the hiring process.

Restoration Estimator and Project Coordinator

This position supports property assessments, scope preparation, project documentation, and coordination of restoration work. The role requires attention to detail, an understanding of building materials, and the ability to explain proposed tasks and limitations. Estimators should be careful not to present insurance coverage or repair costs as guaranteed before the relevant information is confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration estimating, construction, property maintenance, or related project coordination.
• Ability to identify and document affected building materials.
• Comfort preparing organized estimates and explaining scopes of work.
• Strong communication skills and attention to accurate project records.
• Understanding of the difference between water mitigation, source repair, and reconstruction.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on varied residential and commercial restoration projects.
• Development of estimating, documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Collaboration with operations and field restoration staff.
• Position-specific compensation and professional development opportunities discussed during recruitment.

How to Apply

Email contact@waterdamagelahabra.com with "Careers" and the role in the subject line. Include:

• A short note about the kind of work you have done
• Your resume, or simply a list of previous jobs and dates
• The area you can reliably get to
• A phone number and the best time to reach you

We read every application. If there is a fit, expect a short phone conversation first, then a meeting and a ride-along on a job so you can see the work before you commit to it.

We do not always have an opening posted. Send your information anyway. We keep applications on file and reach out first to people who already introduced themselves when a spot opens.

Water Damage Restoration La Habra considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions about this page?

Prefer to talk? Call (562) 393-7598 or email contact@waterdamagelahabra.com and we will get back to you.