Senior Water Mitigation Lead (IICRC) — Drying & Crew Leader

Volarify; Millvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

EAP

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Volarify is seeking an experienced Lead Water Technician to lead water damage mitigation and structural drying projects for residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of water mitigation experience, current IICRC certifications, and the ability to lead field crews while maintaining high-quality customer service and documentation.

You will supervise technicians, develop drying plans, operate moisture meters and thermal imaging, ensure safety, complete reports, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional water damage mitigation/restoration experience.
• Current IICRC certifications required; WRT strongly preferred.
• IICRC ASD certification preferred and knowledge of S500 standard.
• Strong documentation, communication, leadership and organization skills.
• Valid driver's license with ability to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise water mitigation technicians and field crews.
• Assess water damage and determine mitigation and drying procedures.
• Develop and implement structural drying plans.
• Perform moisture inspections, mapping, and daily monitoring.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust air movers, dehumidifiers, and equipment.
• Use moisture meters and thermal imaging tools for assessments.
• Complete project documentation, photographs, moisture maps and reports.
• Track labor hours, equipment use, materials and progress.
• Communicate updates with customers, management and adjusters.
• Ensure PPE use and safety procedures; maintain clean work areas.
• Train and mentor junior Water Technicians.
• Inspect vehicles, tools and equipment daily.

Skills

Leadership

Water mitigation expertise

Project coordination

Communication

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

IICRC certifications

WRT certification (preferred)

ASD certification (preferred)

Tools

Moisture meters

Thermal imaging cameras

Hygrometers

Job description

Volarify is seeking an experienced Lead Water Technician to lead water damage mitigation and structural drying projects for residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of water mitigation experience, current IICRC certifications, and the ability to lead field crews while maintaining high-quality customer service and documentation.

You will supervise technicians, develop drying plans, operate moisture meters and thermal imaging, ensure safety, complete reports, and