Lead Restoration Crew Chief (Water & Fire)

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn - 09821; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn - 09821 is hiring a Crew Chief to run water and fire damage jobs across NYC. You’ll lead the on-site crew, set up drying equipment, and keep the job on track while ensuring the customer is taken care of.

If you know this trade and want to grow into a bigger role, we want to talk to you. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a clear path to Mitigation Lead or Supervisor as we expand.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in water mitigation or construction
• Comfortable leading a crew
• Valid driver's license, clean record
• Can lift 50 lbs and wear a respirator
• Good communication skills — written and verbal
• IICRC certs (WRT, ASD) a plus — we’ll help you get them if you don’t have them

Responsibilities

• Run mitigation jobs from start to finish
• Lead techs on-site, assign daily work
• Set up and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, and drying equipment
• Handle water extraction, demolition, and cleanup
• Take moisture readings and track drying progress
• Document jobs with photos and notes
• Keep the truck and jobsite clean and organized
• Talk to customers and keep them informed
• Join the on-call rotation for emergencies (nights/weekends as needed)

Skills

Water mitigation

Crew leadership

Construction

Communication skills

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Respirator use

IICRC WRT/ASD

Job description

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn - 09821 is hiring a Crew Chief to run water and fire damage jobs across NYC. You’ll lead the on-site crew, set up drying equipment, and keep the job on track while ensuring the customer is taken care of.

If you know this trade and want to grow into a bigger role, we want to talk to you. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a clear path to Mitigation Lead or Supervisor as we expand.