Contents & Cleaning Restoration Lead in Waukegan, Illinois at Paul Davis Restoration of SEWI

Be the calm after the storm.

At Paul Davis, we’re not just rebuilding homes—we’re helping people rebuild their lives. When disaster strikes, our Contents Team steps in to pack, clean, restore, and return belongings that matter most. As the Lead Contents & Cleaning Technician, you’ll guide the crew that makes this possible.

This role is more than moving boxes, it’s leading with care, problem-solving in the moment, and ensuring every job is done with integrity. If you’re ready to take charge, grow your career, and be part of a company that invests in you, this is your opportunity.

• We grow leaders. Promotions and career paths are built here.
• Raises & bonuses. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
• High energy, family feel. A team that laughs, celebrates, and supports one another.
• Great work-life balance. We know life outside of work matters too.
• Stability & tenure. People build long careers here, and you can too.
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor contents technicians on job sites.
• Supervise packing, inventory, and restoration of personal belongings.
• Manage organization of the warehouse and storage spaces.
• Oversee and document contents jobs in Assured Software.
• Deliver outstanding customer service during stressful situations.
• Train new hires on best practices and uphold safety standards.
• Roll up your sleeves, carpet cleaning, deodorization, mold remediation, and more.

What You Bring

• Leadership experience (1+ years in a supervisory role preferred).
• A knack for organizing and motivating people.
• Strong communication skills—English required, Spanish a plus.
• Valid driver’s license & clean background check.
• IICRC certifications (Water, Fire & Smoke, Carpet Cleaning, Applied Structural Drying) are a bonus—but not required, we’ll help you grow.

The Work

• Physical and hands-on: lifting, moving, cleaning, and organizing.
• Indoor and outdoor environments with varied conditions.
• You’ll be on the move—sometimes in homes, sometimes in the warehouse, sometimes both in a single day.

At Paul Davis, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with purpose. If you want to make an impact, grow with a proven industry leader, and lead a team that restores not only property but peace of mind, apply today.
Apply now and watch for an email guiding you through the next step in our process.

Paul Davis Restoration does not discriminate on any unlawful basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.