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Lead Rebuild Technician

Benefits: Health insurance, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, training & development

Pay Range: $24-30/hour, depending on experience. Overtime opportunities may be available.

Concord, CA

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, In-Person

About Us: Lightspeed Restoration of Concord is a community-focused, family-owned and operated business serving the Concord/Pleasant Hill area. We deliver high-quality services in water, fire, and mold remediation—and through our rebuild department, we restore properties fully to pre-loss condition (or better). We're deeply committed to supporting customers through stressful times and to building a team that wants to grow with us. If you're seeking a hands-on, team-driven company where you can take ownership of projects and lead others, Lightspeed might be the perfect place for you!

Overview of the Position: We are hiring a Rebuild Technician who is highly skilled, dependable, and ready to run jobs independently. This position requires advanced carpentry and finishing abilities, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage projects with minimal supervision. You will oversee job sites, direct junior technicians, coordinate with subcontractors, and serve as the primary contact for customers. You will report directly to the Owner and play a key role in delivering high-quality rebuild projects on time and within budget.

Position Summary/Purpose: Lead residential and commercial rebuild projects after mitigation is complete (once water, mold, or fire damage has already been remediated). Manage job sites, direct team members, and ensure work is completed to code, on schedule, and at the highest quality. Provide hands-on skilled labor while also serving as a mentor and leader on site.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of reconstruction projects from start to finish according to scope of work.
• Supervise junior rebuild technicians and subcontractors, providing direction and quality checks.
• Perform skilled carpentry and finishing work including framing, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, windows, doors, and trim installation.
• Oversee demolition, ensuring safety and structural integrity are maintained.
• Apply finishes such as painting, tile work, and other final touches.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, the Owner, and team members.
• Track progress, report issues, and suggest practical solutions to challenges.
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and organized at all times.
• Uphold company standards of professionalism and customer service.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor junior rebuild technicians.
• Assist with estimating by providing accurate field measurements and material needs.
• Help protect customer property using appropriate coverings and materials.
• Ensure company tools and vehicles are maintained in good condition.
• Occasionally assist mitigation team if needed for demolition or prep.

Bonus Points:

• Leadership or crew management experience
• Familiarity with Xactimate or similar estimating software
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Strong knowledge of Contra Costa County building codes and practices
• Long-term interest in advancing into supervisory or management roles

Performance Competencies:

Leadership & Accountability: Takes initiative, runs projects independently, and ensures work meets company standards.

Technical Skill: Demonstrates advanced carpentry, drywall, and finishing ability. Troubleshoots and solves problems in the field.

Communication: Communicates effectively with customers, teammates, and subcontractors. Builds trust through professionalism.

Team Development: Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Models safe, efficient work habits.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of construction, carpentry, or restoration experience

Tools and Technical Skills:

• Proficient with hand and power tools, materials, and jobsite safety
• Ability to read scopes of work, drawings, and blueprints
• Comfortable leading crews and coordinating subcontractors
• Drywall, mud, and texture experience is required

Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Must pass background and drug screening

Physical Demands: This position includes regular lifting, kneeling, bending, climbing ladders, and working in tight or elevated spaces. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally. Working Conditions: Most work is performed on job sites in Concord and throughout Contra Costa County. Sites may be in various stages of restoration, including those with water or fire damage, limited heating/cooling, or visible mold. Occasional work outside of the county may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Lightspeed Restoration of Concord is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and consider qualified individuals with criminal records in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.

Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.

If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.