Senior Water Mitigation Lead — Drying Expert

Volarify; Swissvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Volarify in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a hands-on Lead Water Technician to lead water damage mitigation and structural drying projects for commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of water mitigation experience and current IICRC certifications, with WRT/ASD preferred.

You will supervise field crews, develop drying plans, operate moisture detection equipment, document progress, and ensure safety and quality on every job. Travel and after-hours coverage required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional water damage mitigation/restoration experience required.
• Current IICRC certifications required, with WRT strongly preferred.
• IICRC ASD certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the IICRC S500 Water Damage Restoration Standard.
• Knowledge of structural drying, moisture monitoring, psychrometry, and water mitigation procedures.
• Experience with moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, hygrometers, and related drying equipment.
• Ability to calculate equipment requirements and determine appropriate drying strategies.
• Previous experience leading or supervising restoration crews.
• Experience handling residential and commercial water losses.
• Knowledge of Category 1, 2, and 3 water damage.
• Strong documentation, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise water mitigation technicians and field crews.
• Assess water damage and determine the appropriate mitigation and drying procedures.
• Develop and implement effective structural drying plans.
• Perform moisture inspections, moisture mapping, and daily monitoring.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust air movers, dehumidifiers, and other drying equipment.
• Use moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, hygrometers, and related equipment.
• Complete project documentation, photographs, sketches, moisture maps, and drying reports.
• Accurately track labor hours, equipment usage, materials, and job progress.
• Communicate project updates with customers, management, adjusters, and other involved parties.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with company safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Train and mentor junior Water Technicians on proper mitigation and drying procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service throughout the project.
• Assist with Category 1, 2, and 3 water loss projects and related remediation activities.
• Travel to job sites and assist with emergency response, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Participate in required company, safety, and technical training.

Skills

Water damage mitigation

Leadership

Documentation

English communication

Valid driver's license

Tools

IICRC certifications

WRT certification

IICRC ASD

Moisture meters

Thermal imaging cameras

Hygrometers

Job description

Volarify in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a hands-on Lead Water Technician to lead water damage mitigation and structural drying projects for commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of water mitigation experience and current IICRC certifications, with WRT/ASD preferred.

You will supervise field crews, develop drying plans, operate moisture detection equipment, document progress, and ensure safety and quality on every job. Travel and after-hours coverage required.