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Photo Restoration Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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WHY THIS ROLE This is hands-on restoration work with a real standard behind it. You will learn ... Inventory rooms and contents using approved photo, barcode, labeling, and project systems. * Wrap ...

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WHY THIS ROLE This is hands-on restoration work with a real standard behind it. You will learn ... Inventory rooms and contents using approved photo, barcode, labeling, and project systems. * Wrap ...

The Restoration Supervisor is responsible for working as part of a team to perform emergency ... Complete job site documentation, including; moisture maps, field logs, and photo and video ...

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Moving Technician

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

WHY THIS ROLE This is hands-on restoration work with a real standard behind it. You will learn ... Inventory rooms and contents using approved photo, barcode, labeling, and project systems. * Wrap ...

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Moving Technician

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

WHY THIS ROLE This is hands-on restoration work with a real standard behind it. You will learn ... Inventory rooms and contents using approved photo, barcode, labeling, and project systems. * Wrap ...

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How much do photo restoration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for photo restoration in Virginia is $39,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,400.00 and $40,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a photo restoration?

A Photo Restoration job involves repairing and enhancing old or damaged photographs using digital tools like Photoshop. This process can include fixing tears, scratches, discoloration, and other imperfections to restore the image to its original or improved state. Professionals in this field often work with individuals, museums, or archives to preserve historical or sentimental photos.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in photo restoration, and why are they important?

To thrive in Photo Restoration, you need a strong eye for detail, proficiency in image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop), and a foundational understanding of photographic history and materials. Mastery of digital restoration tools and techniques is crucial, and relevant certifications in digital imaging or graphic design can be advantageous. Patience, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help when working with clients and handling complex restoration challenges. These skills are important to ensure the accurate and sensitive restoration of treasured photographs, meeting both technical and client expectations.

What are the common challenges faced in a photo restoration role, and how can I prepare for them?

Photo Restoration professionals frequently encounter challenges such as dealing with severely damaged or faded images, color correction, and maintaining the authenticity of original photographs while enhancing their quality. You may also need to address client expectations and carefully manage sensitive or historically significant materials. Building expertise in the latest digital restoration techniques, staying up to date with new software features, and developing strong communication skills can help you overcome these challenges. Proactively seeking feedback and collaborating with experienced colleagues can further enhance your problem-solving abilities and ensure high client satisfaction.

Is professional photo restoration worth it?

Photo restoration professionals use specialized software and techniques to repair damaged or aged photographs, often providing high-quality results that preserve valuable memories. The value depends on the condition of the photo and the importance of the image, but professional restoration can significantly improve image quality and longevity compared to DIY methods.

What are the most commonly searched types of Photo Restoration jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Photo Restoration jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Photo Restoration jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Photo Restoration job openings:

Infographic showing various Photo Restoration job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,419 per year, or $19 per hour.

Property Restoration & Moving Technician

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Protect what matters. We need a careful, dependable field technician who can handle the physical work, the digital documentation, and the customer trust that come with contents restoration.


WHY THIS ROLE

This is hands-on restoration work with a real standard behind it. You will learn disciplined inventory, packing, chain-of-custody, contents handling, field documentation, transport, cleaning support, and pack-back. If you take pride in doing physical work carefully, showing up when you said you would, and leaving a customer with more confidence than they had when you arrived, you can build real skill here.


YOU WILL OWN

  • Inventory rooms and contents using approved photo, barcode, labeling, and project systems.
  • Wrap, pad, box, crate, move, load, secure, transport, store, retrieve, and return customer belongings without losing chain of custody.
  • Protect floors, doors, walls, furniture, fragile items, commercial contents, and unaffected property while work is underway.
  • Support approved contents cleaning methods such as HEPA vacuuming, damp wiping, hand cleaning, and deodorization within your training.
  • Verify inventory and condition during pack-back; unpack, place, and reassemble items as directed and document concerns immediately.

YOU WILL PROBABLY THRIVE HERE IF...

  • You are hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in customers' homes and businesses.
  • You can move fast without getting sloppy with labels, photos, packing, chain of custody, or property protection.
  • You use technology without drama and communicate problems early.
  • You can flex with field assignments, travel, and restoration schedules.

MUST-HAVES

  • Valid driver license and ability to satisfy company motor-vehicle and insurance requirements for work-related driving.
  • Ability to learn and consistently use mobile devices, inventory/project software, barcodes, labels, cameras, timekeeping, and moving/cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures, written and verbal instructions, and detailed documentation requirements.
  • Ability to meet the schedule and travel requirements of a field restoration operation.
  • Ability to perform the essential physical functions, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds independently when required, with team lifts or approved equipment for heavier or awkward items, with reasonable accommodation as required by law.

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Experience in contents restoration, moving, warehousing, cleaning, hospitality, construction, logistics, or customer service.
  • IICRC or other relevant restoration training or certification.
  • Experience handling fragile, high-value, sentimental, or commercial property.

DO NOT APPLY IF...

  • You need to be chased to arrive on time, finish details, or communicate a problem.
  • You think labels, photos, counts, and job notes are someone else's paperwork.
  • You are careless with other people's belongings or get defensive when a mistake needs to be fixed.
  • You want a predictable desk job with fixed daily scenery and zero schedule flexibility.

SCHEDULE / TRAVEL / CONDITIONS

Normally Monday through Friday, with start and end times that vary by assignment. Evening, weekend, overnight, overtime, emergency-response, and limited on-call work may be required. Work is generally within about a three-hour driving radius of Chesapeake, Virginia, but assignments can extend beyond that area and overnight travel may be required.

Work can take place in homes, businesses, warehouses, vehicles, loading areas, and active restoration sites affected by water, fire, smoke, soot, mold, odors, dust, or debris. PPE and site controls are required. You may stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, climb stairs or ladders, drive, and perform repetitive hand work.


OUR STANDARD

Dependable. Serve. Trustworthy. United. Systems Set Us Free. Stay Hungry. Profit Protects the Mission. Bring the Energy. Truth Travels Fast. Kill the Snake. We do not need people who can recite the words; we need people whose work already looks like them.

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ of Chesapeake is an independently owned and operated franchise, locally owned, family owned, minority owned, and veteran owned, and led by a career military logistics professional. We help people and businesses protect and recover contents after water, fire, smoke, mold, and other property losses.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Divine Restoration LLC d/b/a Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ of Chesapeake is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by law.

Company Description

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ of Chesapeake is an independently owned and operated contents-restoration company serving homeowners, businesses, restoration contractors, insurers, and referral partners. We inventory, pack, transport, clean, restore, store, and return customer property after fire, water, smoke, mold, and other losses. We are locally owned, family owned, minority owned, and veteran owned, and led by a career military logistics professional. Our culture is built around dependability, service, trust, teamwork, disciplined systems, initiative, clear communication, results, and raising the standard.