Water Mitigation Technician – $18–$23/hr + Bonus + Career Growth

CareMaster | Greenville, NC

Full-Time | In-Person | Field-Based Restoration Work

We’re hiring immediately for our Greenville, NC team.

CareMaster has been helping families and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, and storm damage for more than 55 years. We are a family-owned restoration company looking for dependable, hands-on people who want more than just a job. This is a career path for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, work with a strong team, and make a real difference for customers during difficult situations.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in restoration, construction, demolition, maintenance, general labor, facilities work, or hands-on field service. Direct water mitigation experience is a strong advantage, but we are willing to train the right person.

Pay and benefits

$18–$23 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and certifications

Overtime opportunities

$500 bonus after 90 days of successful employment

Paid training and certification support

Clear growth path to Lead Technician and beyond

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-provided tools, uniforms, safety equipment, and phone

Consistent year-round work

North Carolina nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay at time-and-one-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek unless an exemption applies.

What you’ll do

Respond to water damage, mold, fire, and storm-related restoration jobs

Extract water and remove damaged materials when needed

Set up drying equipment, containment, and jobsite protection

Take moisture readings and monitor drying progress

Assist with demolition, cleanup, packing, moving contents, and jobsite preparation Document work with photos, notes, readings, and daily updates

Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, and teammates Keep trucks, tools, equipment, and jobsites clean and organized

Follow safety procedures and company standards

Participate in the emergency on-call rotation after training

What we’re looking for

Dependable, coachable, and willing to work hard

Comfortable with physical work, tools, equipment, and changing jobsite conditions Able to communicate respectfully with customers during stressful situations Strong attention to detail with photos, notes, and documentation

Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements, including being at least 21 years of age

Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, including background check and motor vehicle record review, in accordance with company standards and applicable law

Able to lift, carry, bend, kneel, climb, and work in residential and commercial properties Available for some evenings, weekends, and emergency response work

Restoration, construction, demolition, maintenance, janitorial, moving, warehouse, or field service experience preferred

Preferred but not required

Water mitigation or restoration experience

IICRC WRT certification

Experience with moisture meters, dehumidifiers, air movers, containment, demolition, or drying equipment

Experience using DASH, DryTrack, Xactimate, or similar restoration software Desire to grow into a Lead Technician role

No restoration experience yet?

That’s okay. If you have a strong work ethic, show up on time, communicate well, and take pride in doing the job right, we can train you. Many successful restoration professionals started in construction, general labor, maintenance, moving, warehouse work, or customer service.

Why join CareMaster?

At CareMaster, we restore more than property. We help people get their homes and businesses back after unexpected damage. You’ll be part of a stable, respected company with deep roots in Eastern North Carolina and a leadership team that values training, accountability, and promoting from within.

This is not seasonal work. This is a skilled trade career with room to grow.

Schedule and location

Based out of our Greenville, NC office

Full-time position

In-person, field-based work

Some evening, weekend, and emergency work required

Service area includes Greenville and surrounding Eastern North Carolina communities Vehicle, driving, and pre-employment requirements

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. This requirement is tied to company vehicle use, field response duties, jobsite travel, and CareMaster’s commercial auto insurance requirements. Final eligibility for vehicle operation is subject to review of driving history and confirmation that the applicant meets company and insurance standards.

Employment with CareMaster is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, motor vehicle record review, verification of driving eligibility, and confirmation that the applicant meets company and insurance standards for this field-based role. Any background check will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Apply today

If you are dependable, hands-on, and ready to build a real career in restoration, apply today. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

CareMaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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