Lead Water & Fire Restoration Technician

Rytech of the Midlands; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

PTO and paid holidays

IICRC certification reimbursement

On-the-job professional development

Overtime pay

Location: Columbia, SC

Job summary

Rytech of the Midlands in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Water Mitigation & Fire Restoration Lead Technician to manage field operations and ensure project quality. Ideal candidates hold a WRT certification and have 2+ years in water and fire restoration, with proven leadership and customer service skills.

You will inspect properties, document moisture readings, and supervise cleanup, drying and demolition activities, while coordinating with the team on on-call shifts and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• WRT Certification required.
• Minimum two years of water and fire restoration experience.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A clean driving record.
• On-call rotation, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water, fire cleanup, mold remediation, and water mitigation projects.
• Inspect affected properties and identify the scope/source of damage.
• Maintain documentation including photos, notes, and moisture readings.
• Perform demolition, extraction, and structural drying activities.
• Set up and monitor restoration drying equipment, including air movers and dehumidifiers.
• Maintain job quality standards.
• Support team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

WRT Certification

Job description

Rytech of the Midlands in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Water Mitigation & Fire Restoration Lead Technician to manage field operations and ensure project quality. Ideal candidates hold a WRT certification and have 2+ years in water and fire restoration, with proven leadership and customer service skills.

You will inspect properties, document moisture readings, and supervise cleanup, drying and demolition activities, while coordinating with the team on on-call shifts and maintaining safety