Basic Water Technician

BELFOR Property Restoration; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration in Allentown, PA seeks candidates for a role focused on operational support in water damage mitigation. The role involves tasks such as water extraction, mold remediation, and working with specialized equipment under supervision.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong customer service ethos, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Physical demands include frequent lifting and mobility in tight spaces. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify product usage and disposal requirements.
• Knowledge of various pump systems.
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle as per BELFOR policy.
• Sense of urgency and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicles and maintain them in clean condition.
• Under supervision, operate specialized equipment for water extraction and mold removal.
• Attend operations and security training sponsored by BELFOR.

Skills

Water pumping and extraction

Mold remediation

Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections

Maintaining equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for providing operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must have the ability to perform tasks related to pumping and extracting water, as well as mold removal, and must use various types of specialized equipment under supervision. This position represents level 2 in the progressive itinerary of Water Damage.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions provided by the team leader.
• Know and understand the MSDS protocols for the chemical products used during mitigation processes.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
• Attention to details.
• Demonstrate mastery of the Book of Damage Caused by the Water of BELFOR.
• Under supervision, demonstrate understanding and proper use of the scraper and rinse rod, the weighed trawl, the weighed extractor, the water extractor, the portable extraction unit and the appropriate legal discharge and drainage systems.
• Under supervision, build adequate containment systems, using appropriate calculations and equipment (Neg Air, HEPA vacuum).
• Properly use cleaning/disinfecting solutions and debris removal techniques from confined areas.
• Use appropriate lifting techniques, sliding pads, polystyrene foam blocks under supervision; take care and protect the personal belongings of the client.
• Under supervision, properly remove the vapor barriers, remove and label the recoverable cuttings, make holes for air to flow, install an Injectidry system, a Directed-In system and an Octi-Dry system, use non-penetrating and penetrating meters.
• Comply with the standards of BELFOR to safeguard the property of others.
• Have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this field.
• Work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• Be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
• 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 necessary security training courses.

Requirements

• Water pumping and extraction
• Mold remediation
• Moving & re-setting contents
• Setting drying equipment
• Antimicrobial applications as appropriate
• Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
• Maintaining vehicles in clean and serviceable condition
• Constructing polyethylene enclosures
• Removing and disposing of debris
• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Additional other duties as required

Qualifications

• Identify product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training.
• Knowledge of various pump systems.
• 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 and above, 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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.