Lead Water Damage Specialist

BELFOR; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking a Specialist in Water Damage - Advanced to lead drying and repair for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role requires operating drying systems, interpreting plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety standards across large losses.

Candidates should have IICRC ASD, knowledge of S500/S520, and proficiency with meters and IR equipment. Occasional travel, night and weekend work may be required.

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
• Demonstrate understanding of air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification chart; electrical power spec and electrical circuits
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• English language literacy and fluency

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 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.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

IICRC ASD designation

Tools

IR camera

HydroSensor

NavPro Moisture Meter

Thermal Hygrometer

Job description

BELFOR is seeking a Specialist in Water Damage - Advanced to lead drying and repair for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role requires operating drying systems, interpreting plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety standards across large losses.

Candidates should have IICRC ASD, knowledge of S500/S520, and proficiency with meters and IR equipment. Occasional travel, night and weekend work may be required.