Water-Damage Crew Chief: Lead & Drying Expert

servicemaster-restore-usa-careers; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Certification opportunities

Full-time employment

Job summary

ServiceMaster Restore is seeking an experienced Water Damage Crew Chief to lead residential and commercial water-damage projects. You will direct technicians, perform water extraction, set up drying systems, and ensure safety and quality while maintaining thorough jobsite documentation.

The ideal candidate has water damage restoration experience, IICRC WRT/ASD/AMRT certifications, and comfort with tech tools like Restore 365, Mitigate, and DocuSketch.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading restoration crews on water damage jobs.
• Strong knowledge of water extraction and structural drying processes.
• Experience using moisture meters and drying equipment.
• Ability to lead technicians and manage jobsite documentation.
• IICRC certifications or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians and direct daily work on restoration projects.
• Perform water extraction and mitigation services.
• Inspect moisture migration and report findings.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment and containment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites.
• Communicate with customers and project management.
• Document progress and photos in company systems.
• Train and develop newer technicians.

Skills

Water extraction

Structural drying

Moisture mapping

Dehumidification

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

Customer communication

Education

IICRC WRT Certification

IICRC ASD Certification

IICRC AMRT Certification

Tools

Restore 365

Mitigate

DocuSketch

Moisture meters

Mobile documentation

Job description

ServiceMaster Restore is seeking an experienced Water Damage Crew Chief to lead residential and commercial water-damage projects. You will direct technicians, perform water extraction, set up drying systems, and ensure safety and quality while maintaining thorough jobsite documentation.

The ideal candidate has water damage restoration experience, IICRC WRT/ASD/AMRT certifications, and comfort with tech tools like Restore 365, Mitigate, and DocuSketch.