Benefits:

Company car

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Training & development

About the Role

Join Penny's Restoration as our Founding Water Mitigation Technician and help build something extraordinary from the ground up. As Employee #1, you'll be instrumental in achieving our ambitious goal of reaching $1M in revenue in year one, scaling to $3-5M by year two. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-growth startup from day one while working with cutting-edge equipment and technology.

What You'll Do

Focus on water mitigation initially, with future expansion into fire, mold, and biohazard services

Handle on-call and emergency response especially during our crucial first few months

Be the face of Penny's and set the standard for professionalism in the Austin market

Use Encircle software to document jobs and coordinate with remote estimators

Build referral networks with plumbers, HVAC techs, and property managers

Operate and maintain new drying equipment in a branded service van

Manage 12+ water mitigation jobs every month with full ownership

Convert leads to customers through exceptional sales skills

Partner with ownership to build and scale operations

Wear our company uniforms with pride

What We Offer

Full-time W-2 employment with guaranteed 40 hours per week

Competitive salary plus overtime and on-call bonuses

Direct involvement in company strategy and growth

Opportunity for rapid career growth as we expand

Start date: January 1, 2025

What We're Looking For

Eagerness to take every on-call rotation, especially as primary responder in first months

Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD) certification

Proven experience in water mitigation with ability to handle jobs independently

Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to build something from scratch

Comfort with technology and software systems

Ability to pass drug and background checks

Strong sales and customer service skills

High agency and self-starter mentality

Exceptional work ethic and reliability

The Ideal Candidate

You're an ambitious professional who dreams big – whether that's owning your own business or becoming a General Manager of a thriving service company. You have a non-stop motor, move fast, and consistently deliver high-quality work. You're known for your reliability and achievement-oriented mindset.

This role is perfect for someone who sees beyond just being a technician. You'll have unprecedented input in shaping our company culture, processes, and growth trajectory. If you're excited about the challenge of building a business from the ground up and want your drive and ambition to directly impact company success, we want to hear from you.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. This role requires you to:

Stand, walk, squat, crawl, and crouch for extended periods

Perform detailed visual inspections and documentation

Lift and move equipment up to 70 pounds

Maintain proper respirator seal for safety

You must be comfortable working in:

Emergency response situations with adverse conditions

Indoor/outdoor settings with varying temperatures

Different job sites with varying safety protocols