Lead Drywall Repair Technician

Job overview

The Lead Drywall Repair Technician role is onsite in River Forest, IL, with pay of $24–$26 per hour. Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of Chicago Metro specializes in restoring drywall damaged by water, repipes, and everyday wear. The lead technician oversees field work, performs drywall installation and repairs, and mentors crew members. The role helps deliver quality workmanship on schedule while coordinating with customers and office staff and maintaining tools, materials, and safe work practices.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor crew members on job sites
• perform drywall installation, repair, and finishing
• troubleshoot issues
• assist with training junior technicians on techniques and safety
• ensure quality and project timelines
• communicate with customers and office staff
• operate company vans
• manage tools and materials inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead drywall repair technician

drywall installation

drywall repair

finishing

crew leadership

job site safety

customer communication

river forest il

hole in the wall drywall repair

$24–$26/hour

company van

3+ years experience

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Access to healthcare, company van, performance-based bonus, employee discounts, paid time off, training and development, and 401(k).

Why this role

Requires at least 3 years of hands-on drywall finishing experience and a valid driver’s license; texture matching may be learned through training and is not required.

About the employer

Hole in The Wall Drywall Repair of Chicago Metro is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Building Finishing Contractors. Sector: 23.