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Innovative Cleaning Services

Unskilled Laborer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

General Labor Duties and Responsibilities: * Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment * Follow project instructions from construction manager or ...

Volarify

Fire Damage Specialist (ID#579)

Ypsilanti, MI

$25/hr

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

Maritime Cleaning & Labor Service LL

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House keeping "Cleaner"

North Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $15/hr

We specialize in housekeeping services, post-construction cleaning, commercial cleaning, landscaping, and skilled and unskilled labor staffing. Our team provides dependable personnel for hotels ...

Maritime Cleaning & Labor Service LL

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House keeping "Cleaner"

North Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $15/hr

We specialize in housekeeping services, post-construction cleaning, commercial cleaning, landscaping, and skilled and unskilled labor staffing. Our team provides dependable personnel for hotels ...

Volarify

Fire Damage Specialist (ID # 524)

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$66K - $78K/yr

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

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Fire Damage Specialist (ID#580)

Livonia, MI · On-site

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

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Fire Damage Specialist (ID# 581)

Fenton, MI · On-site

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

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Fire Damage Specialist (ID# 581)

Troy, MI

$25/hr

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

Volarify

Fire Damage Specialist (ID#580)

Livonia, MI · On-site

$25/hr

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

Volarify

Fire Damage Specialist (ID#579)

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

Volarify

Fire Damage Specialist (ID# 581)

Fenton, MI

$25/hr

Coordinate and guide small crews of unskilled labor to ensure productivity and quality outcomes * Perform industry-standard fire, smoke, and odor removal techniques * Execute structural cleaning and ...

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Unskilled labor refers to jobs that typically do not require specialized training or advanced education, such as cleaning, basic construction, warehouse work, food service, and manual labor tasks. These roles often involve repetitive tasks and may require physical strength or endurance but usually do not need formal certifications or technical skills.
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Infographic showing various Unskilled Labor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,442 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Lead Water Damage Technician

Alsip, IL • On-site

1-800 WATER DAMAGE of South Side Chicago
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$23 - $28/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Company Overview

1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a trusted property restoration company serving customers nationwide. With locations coast to coast, we help home and business owners restore their property to its original condition while preserving what truly matters—health and safety. Our team is fully vetted, IICRC-certified, and insured for your safety.

Job Summary

The Water Damage Technician will assist other team members by providing skilled & unskilled labor, learning the required techniques & receiving training while performing professional mitigation & disaster response services for 1-800 Water Damage.

hResponsibilities

  • Perform unskilled & skilled labor as assigned.
  • Show up on time for shifts, in proper uniform & well-groomed.
  • Be available for on-call & emergencies.
  • Learn & practice commitment to customer service.
  • Fill out paperwork properly (Field Check-list).
  • Monitor loss & document readings.
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment & to understand & carry out written & or oral instructions, along with sound problem-solving ability. 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must maintain a valid Driver’s License & maintain a good driving record
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel – reach with hands & arms, and talk or hear.
  • Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.