Lead Fire, Contents, and Specialty Cleaning Technician

Rainbow Restoration

  • PORTSMOUTH, VA
  • 7 days ago

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    Neither Rainbow Restoration ("Franchisor") nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisees employees; (2) supervise and control franchisees employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands' marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Rainbow Restoration franchise system within a specified geographical area.

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    Lead Fire, Contents, and Specialty Cleaning Technician

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    Date Posted 09/29/2026

    Location 808 Port Centre Parkway, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704, US

    Job ID PDX_RROC_C14B3D17-2453-4F59-8A96-EDE71370807B_22210719

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    808 Port Centre Parkway, PORTSMOUTH, Virginia, US

    Lead Technician - Fire, Contents & Specialty Cleaning

    Rainbow Restoration of Chesapeake is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Lead Technician for our Fire, Contents & Specialty Cleaning Division.

    This division handles some of the most detailed-and sometimes most sensitive-work in restoration.

    Projects may include fire and smoke damage, contents cleaning, pack-outs and pack-backs, odor removal, hoarding cleanup, trauma scene cleanup, specialty cleaning, and other challenging restoration situations.

    Were looking for someone who can work with their hands, lead a small crew, stay organized, and treat customers and their belongings with care and respect.

    What Youll Do

    As a Fire, Contents & Specialty Cleaning Lead Technician, you will:

    • Lead technicians on fire, contents, and specialty cleaning projects
    • Assist with fire and smoke damage cleaning
    • Clean and deodorize structures, contents, and affected materials
    • Perform contents pack-outs and pack-backs
    • Inventory, photograph, label, and track customer contents
    • Help protect and properly handle customer belongings
    • Perform odor-removal and specialty cleaning services
    • Assist with hoarding cleanup projects
    • Assist with trauma and biohazard cleanup when properly trained and assigned
    • Establish containment and follow required PPE and safety procedures
    • Maintain organized work areas, vehicles, equipment, and contents storage
    • Take clear photos and complete required job documentation
    • Communicate project progress and concerns to the Project Manager/Division Manager
    • Direct and support technicians assigned to the project
    • Help ensure work is completed according to scope, company standards, and safety requirements
    • Provide professional and compassionate customer service

    What Were Looking For

    We are looking for someone who:

    • Has restoration, contents, cleaning, moving, construction, remediation, or similar hands-on experience
    • Has experience leading a crew or is ready to step into a leadership role
    • Is extremely organized and pays attention to details
    • Can follow processes and documentation requirements
    • Understands that a customers belongings need to be treated with care
    • Is comfortable working in environments affected by smoke, odor, heavy clutter, or significant property damage
    • Can maintain professionalism in emotionally difficult situations
    • Is dependable and accountable
    • Communicates problems instead of hiding them
    • Can give clear direction while treating coworkers respectfully
    • Is comfortable using smartphones, apps, photos, and technology for documentation
    • Has a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

    Restoration certifications and previous fire/contents experience are preferred, but we are also interested in candidates with strong leadership experience from related industries.

    This Isnt Just a Cleaning Position

    Were looking for someone who wants to lead.

    A Lead Technician helps set the tone for the crew.

    That means arriving prepared, understanding the assignment, keeping the team organized, protecting the customers property, documenting the work, communicating when something isnt right, and making sure the team leaves the jobsite better than they found it.

    You dont need to know everything-but you do need to be willing to learn, accept feedback, take ownership, and help the people around you improve.

    About Rainbow Restoration of Chesapeake

    We are a locally owned restoration company serving residential and commercial customers.

    Our services include water mitigation, mold remediation, fire and contents restoration, odor removal, specialty cleaning, trauma cleanup, hoarding cleanup, and other property restoration services.

    We are continuing to grow and are looking for people who want more than just another job. We want team members who are interested in learning the restoration industry, developing their skills, and growing into larger leadership roles.

    Our culture emphasizes accountability, humility, teamwork, professionalism, compassion, and doing what we say were going to do.

    Schedule

    This is a full-time field position.

    Because restoration work is driven by customer emergencies and project needs, occasional after-hours, weekend, or emergency work may be required.

    Physical Requirements

    Candidates must be able to perform physical field work, including lifting and moving boxes, contents, equipment, and materials; standing and walking for extended periods; climbing stairs; bending; reaching; and working in residential and commercial environments.

    Some specialty projects may involve difficult environments. Appropriate training, PPE, and safety procedures are required.

    Interested?

    If you take pride in your work, care about doing things the right way, and want an opportunity to become a stronger restoration professional and leader, wed like to meet you.

    Apply today and tell us about your experience leading crews, working with customers, or performing restoration, contents, cleaning, moving, or similar work.

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    I acknowledge that each independent Rainbow Restoration franchise hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Rainbow Restoration ("Franchisor") nor its affiliates have the power to : (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisees employees; (2) supervise and control franchisees employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Rainbow Restoration is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunity listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.

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