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Disaster Cleanup WorkersEmergency Response Technicians
Focus on cleaning and restoring properties after disastersProvide immediate response and rescue during emergencies
Typically require safety training and cleanup certificationsRequire emergency response certifications and first aid training
Work environment includes damaged buildings, flood zones, fire sitesWork in emergency scenes, accident sites, disaster zones
Employed by cleanup companies, government agencies, insurance firmsEmployed by emergency services, fire departments, rescue teams

Disaster Cleanup Workers primarily handle post-disaster cleanup and restoration, focusing on cleaning debris and restoring properties. In contrast, Emergency Response Technicians provide immediate assistance during emergencies, including rescue and first aid. While both roles require safety and emergency response training, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, with Disaster Cleanup Workers focusing on recovery after the initial incident.

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Infographic showing various Disaster Cleanup Workers job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,155 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Restoration Technician

SERVPRO of Burlington and Quad Cities.

Davenport, IA • On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company car
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance

SERVPRO of the Quad Cities is hiring Restoration Technicians!

About the position:

If you are just looking for a job, please don't apply.
If you are in search of that "perfect fit" career that will keep you challenged, happy, and growing for many years, then please read on!
Our present ownership team took over the business in January 2020, and since then we have doubled our revenue! Our family team gets to be part of this growth and our Production Team family is going to be a huge part of the growth -- we expect to quadruple the family team over the next 12 months.
Our ownership and management team are very motivated to grow and take this to the next level. Can you help us do that!? We offer a great pay structure and benefits.
Job Description:

The candidates we are searching for are individuals who is self-driven and is searching for something better in their future. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of being humble, honest, and customer service oriented as our main task each day is to assist customers who may be experiencing a home/business disaster emergency and are depending on us to make things right once again.
Our candidate should be dependable and won’t mind being asked to respond quickly after hours in the event of an emergency in a customer’s home or business. Our team routinely has overtime each week as our business is built on unpredictable emergencies taking place in our community and our ability to quickly respond and stabilize the situation for customers need our emergency services. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and unrestricted insurability. We provide company vehicles but need our team members to legally and safely drive them.
If you possess the qualities we are looking for and would like to meet with us to discuss our opening, then please submit your resume for consideration.
Primary Responsibilities:
  •  Respond to emergency service calls and perform a wide variation of daily assignments.
  •  Work with a real group of team members at various businesses or residences that needs professional water mitigation and restorative cleaning.
  • Drive a company vehicle.
  • Prepare rooms/areas for work activities. Set up staging area and equipment for each project.
  • Adhere to safety and risk management guidelines at all times.
  • Communicate with crew chief and other technicians to maintain efficient production processes.
  • Inventory and load the work vehicle with equipment, products, and supplies needed for each project.
  • Maintain a clean and organized vehicle and clean equipment appearance.
  • Perform end-of-day/end-of-job cleanup and breakdown. Leave jobsite with a clean and orderly appearance.
  • Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience:
  • Basic math skills.
  • Experience in cleaning/restoration preferred.
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Climb ladders, work at ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawls spaces, attics), sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time.
  • Repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects.
  • Work with/around cleaning products/chemicals.
  • Travel locally and regionally when necessary.
Ability to:
  • Pass a 10-year felony background check.
Must have:
  • A valid driver's license.
   Benefits:
  • A lifelong career not a “job”!
  • PTO/vacation starts the second you are hired! Equals 48 hours your first year!
  • Simple IRA
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health insurance company pays 50%
  • Referral bonuses, you can make up to two more weeks of PTO!
  • Family company picnic
  • Christmas Party!
  • Thanksgiving Dinner!
  • 90 day employee reviews, annual reviews.
  • We offer you a clear pathway for success!
At SERVPRO, you’re not an employee working a job, you’re family member working with friends doing something different every day!

                                                                                   Any questions? Contact: Farren Streb 
                                                                                                      (563) 386-3540  
                                                            Servpro of Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, Kewanee
                                                                               7208 Jebens Ave. Davenport Iowa, 52806