Advanced Water Technician

DVS V3; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking a field-based remediation professional to lead teams on water damage projects. You will manage moisture diagnostics, drying objectives, and field documentation while ensuring safety and adherence to BELFOR standards.

The role requires knowledge of IICRC standards, proficient use of moisture meters and IR cameras, and willingness to travel, including nights and weekends. Strong customer service and urgency are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard.
• Knowledge of IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
• Current IICRC ASD designation.
• Proficient with meters and IR camera.
• Ability to perform water loss remediation across sites.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams in PPE usage and field safety.
• Document project progress and notify managers.
• Provide field docs, photos, charts, sketches for projects.
• Draw sketches, read plans, determine drying objectives.
• Calculate humidity load and power requirements for drying.
• Inspect vehicle safety and maintenance daily.
• Adhere to BELFOR standards to protect client property.
• Work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Occasionally travel and work nights/weekends.
• Report time and materials used promptly.

Skills

English fluency

Education

IICRC ASD designation

Tools

IR camera

HydroSensor

NavPro Moisture Meter

Thermal Hygrometer

Job description

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Direct the teams in the use of the right PPE for the job.
• Review the daily requirements of projects, document progress and notify managers of progress and challenges encountered.
• Provide appropriate field documentation, photographic records, charts and sketches for various TPA projects.
• Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content records, complete pyrometric records and determine the drying objectives.
• Calculate the load (content) of humidity in a building, calculate the cubic meters of the affected parts of the building and request additional support in projects affected by large water losses.
• Determine the electrical consumption of the drying equipment, the connection and operation of a 220/110 converter and the requirements of a temporary power source.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
• Attention to details.
• The professional will be obliged to comply with the standards of BELFOR to safeguard the property of other people.
• Must have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this.
• Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• You will be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
• You must inform in a timely and accurate manner about the time worked and the equipment and consumables used.
• Attend the operations sponsored by BELFOR and the security training courses that are necessary.

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks
• Perform all tasks related to managing large loss sites or specialized remediation requirements
• Create moisture maps using tools and knowledge provided
• Supervise multiple crews simultaneously on multiple projects
• Select appropriate disposal options and get release of liability for disposed items

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard
• Working knowledge of IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard
• Carry current IICRC ASD designation
• Must demonstrate mastery of BELFOR Water Damage Book
• Must demonstrate proper use of appropriate meters and IR camera, understanding of affected vs unaffected building materials and contents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification chart; electrical power spec and electrical circuits
• Demonstrate mastery in the use of HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data Demonstrated experience and working understanding and proficiency of a building environment, thermodynamics, psychrometry, "Burping" a building, containment of HVAC supply and/or return air (CAT 3/Mold)
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• English language literacy and fluency

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer

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