Senior Water Mitigation Lead | IICRC Expert

Volarify; Mount Oliver (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; 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 is seeking a Lead Water Technician to head water damage mitigation and structural drying projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires 6+ years of experience and IICRC certification, with WRT preferred, to lead field crews and ensure high-quality customer service and documentation.

The successful candidate will assess water damage, develop drying plans, operate moisture detection equipment, supervise technicians, track materials and hours, and ensure safety compliance per IICRC

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, Category 2, and Category 3 water damage.
• Strong documentation, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with eligibility to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with project managers and other team members.

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 restoration

IICRC certifications

WRT certification

IICRC ASD

IICRC S500

Structural drying

Moisture monitoring

Psychrometry

Drying equipment knowledge

Leadership / supervision

Residential and commercial losses

Water damage categories 1-3

Documentation & communication

Driver's license

English proficiency

Independent work

Tools

Moisture meters

Thermal imaging cameras

Hygrometers

Drying equipment

Moisture mapping

Job description

Volarify is seeking a Lead Water Technician to head water damage mitigation and structural drying projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires 6+ years of experience and IICRC certification, with WRT preferred, to lead field crews and ensure high-quality customer service and documentation.

The successful candidate will assess water damage, develop drying plans, operate moisture detection equipment, supervise technicians, track materials and hours, and ensure safety compliance per IICRC