Lead Water Restoration Technician

Department: Emergency Property Mitigation & Restoration
Reports To: Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-energy, and reliable Lead Water Restoration Technician to join our emergency response team. In this role, you will be the primary on-site supervisor for residential and commercial water, flood, and mold mitigation projects. You will be responsible for assessing property damage, directing field crews, executing structural drying strategies, and ensuring all work meets IICRC standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a robust commitment to guiding property owners through stressful emergency situations.

Core Responsibilities

- Emergency Response: Lead the immediate response to emergency property damage calls (water, mold, storm) during standard hours and assigned on-call shifts.
- On-Site Management: Assess damage, establish containment zones, plan extraction and drying strategies, and manage field technicians assigned to your jobs.
- Technical Mitigation: Perform and oversee water extraction, structural drying, selective demolition (removing affected drywall, flooring,



etc.), and antimicrobials/sanitation applications.
- Moisture Tracking & Documentation
- Customer Service: Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners and business clients on-site. Explain the restoration process with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
- Equipment & Asset Management: Ensure service vehicles are stocked, and that specialized equipment (dehumidifiers, air movers, air scrubbers) is properly deployed, maintained, and retrieved.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce company safety protocols and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on all job sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on property restoration experience, with a proven track record of supervising field teams or jobs.
- Certifications: IICRC WRT (Water Damage Restoration Technician) certification is required.
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving record (required to operate company service vehicles).
- Screening: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and standard drug screening.

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