General Laborers - Restoration & Remediation

General Laborers – Restoration & Remediation – Fort Wayne, IN

As a General Laborer, you will be responsible for assisting with restoration and remediation projects involving water damage, mold, and other property damage. This role involves removing damaged building materials, cleaning affected areas, monitoring moisture levels, and setting up specialized drying equipment. You will work in various indoor and outdoor environments, including crawl spaces, attics, and other confined spaces. You must follow all safety guidelines, company procedures, and supervisor instructions to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (eligible for consideration for permanent employment after 520 hours)

Hourly Rate: To be confirmed (local position, no per diem)

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and schedule changes due to weather or emergencies)

Start Date: ASAP

Open Positions: 2–4

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to stand and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, including crawl spaces and attics.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, full-face respirators, safety glasses, and face shields.
• Willingness to work around water damage, mold, sewage, and other potentially hazardous materials while following safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Must be able to understand and follow work instructions in English; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Must reside locally, preferably within 45 minutes of the Fort Wayne office.
• Valid government-issued ID required.
• Must provide full legal name, email address, and phone number.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with restoration and remediation projects involving water damage, mold, and other property damage.
• Measure and monitor moisture levels in building materials using moisture meters.
• Remove damaged flooring, drywall, cabinets, insulation, and other affected building materials.
• Clean and remove wet debris from crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas.
• Load, unload, transport, and set up drying equipment, including air movers, dehumidifiers, and HEPA air filtration devices.
• Move and organize materials, tools, and equipment throughout job sites.
• Assist with cleaning, demolition, and preparation of affected areas for restoration.
• Follow proper safety procedures when working around sewage, mold, and potentially contaminated materials.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on job site conditions.
• Respond to changing project schedules, including emergency restoration needs and occasional weekend work.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout each project.

Experience

• Previous general labor, construction, demolition, restoration, or remediation experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with water damage restoration equipment and moisture meters is a plus.
• Experience removing drywall, flooring, insulation, or other building materials preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 80 pounds, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces and wear required respiratory protection.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing schedules, emergency calls, and occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with restoration crews.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays (when applicable)
• Bereavement Leave
• Personal Advancement
• Retirement & 401K