Lead Water Mitigation Technician - Top Pay for Experienced Leaders

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CareMaster is seeking an experienced Lead Water Mitigation Technician in Raleigh, NC to run jobs and lead crews in the field. This hands-on leadership role requires managing mitigation projects from setup to completion while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates will mentor technicians, document progress with photos and notes, and participate in on-call rotation with year-round work in the Raleigh market. Competitive hourly pay and benefits listed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on water mitigation experience.
• Experience leading jobs or crews (title not required).
• Strong understanding of drying principles and mitigation equipment.
• Ability to manage jobs independently in the field.
• Professional communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical job duties (lifting, confined spaces, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Lead water mitigation jobs from setup through completion
• Supervise technicians and set the pace on-site
• Perform extraction, demolition, drying, monitoring, and equipment setup
• Ensure proper documentation, photos, and daily job notes
• Maintain jobsite safety and company standards
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, project leadership, and customers
• Train and mentor technicians
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response

Skills

Water mitigation experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

IICRC WRT certification

Tools

Mitigation equipment

Moisture mapping equipment

Job description

Lead Water Mitigation Technician - Top Pay for Experienced Leaders

CareMaster Raleigh, NC

Full-Time | In-Person | Field Leadership Role

CareMaster is hiring an experienced Lead Water Mitigation Technician for our Raleigh, NC operation.

This role is designed for a proven mitigation professional who can run jobs, lead crews, and maintain high standards in the field. If you know water mitigation inside and out and want steady work with a company that respects skilled tradespeople, this is a strong opportunity.

CareMaster is a 55-year, family-owned restoration company serving North Carolina. We specialize in water, storm, fire, and mold mitigation and reconstruction. Our Raleigh market is busy and growing, and we need experienced leaders to keep pace.

PAY & INCENTIVES

• $22 – $24 per hour, based on experience and certifications
• Overtime pay and on-call pay
• Performance incentives and growth-based raises
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company vehicle or use of company equipment (role dependent)
• Consistent, year-round work

(Top-end pay is reserved for experienced leads with certifications and a strong field track record.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead water mitigation jobs from setup through completion
• Supervise technicians and set the pace on-site
• Perform extraction, demolition, drying, monitoring, and equipment setup
• Ensure proper documentation, photos, and daily job notes
• Maintain jobsite safety and company standards
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, project leadership, and customers
• Train and mentor technicians
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response

This is a hands-on leadership role, not an office position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (PLEASE READ)

Applicants must have:

• 2+ years of hands‑on water mitigation experience
• Prior experience leading jobs or crews (formal title not required)
• Strong understanding of drying principles and mitigation equipment
• Ability to manage jobs independently in the field
• Professional communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to perform physical job duties (lifting, confined spaces, PPE)

Applicants without direct mitigation experience will not be contacted.

PREFERRED (STRONG ADVANTAGE)

• IICRC certifications (WRT required; ASD / AMRT a plus)
• Moisture mapping and documentation experience
• Prior restoration experience beyond general labor

SCHEDULE & TERRITORY

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• On-call rotation required (emergency response is part of the role)
• Local travel within the Raleigh / Triangle area

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This position is for experienced mitigation professionals only
• Recruiters, staffing firms, and temp agencies will not be considered
• Third‑party submissions will be filtered and blocked per company policy

WHY CAREMASTER

• Steady workload in a strong market
• Clear expectations and leadership support
• Opportunity to grow into Supervisor or Operations roles
• A company that respects field expertise
• You’re treated like a professional, not a number