Water Damage Lead Technician – Intermediate

Volarify; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Volarify is seeking an Intermediate Water Damage Specialist to head the water damage team handling residential and small commercial losses in Livonia, MI. You will apply IICRC standards, manage moisture data, operate extraction equipment, and guide techs on complex projects.

The role requires supervising crews, maintaining equipment, and delivering precise documentation while meeting safety and client requirements. Travel and night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard.
• Working knowledge of the IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
• Current IICRC WRT designation.
• Familiarity with moisture meters and infrared cameras.
• Ability to draw a sketch, read a floor plan, moisture logs, and psychrometric logs.
• Understanding of air mover calculations and LGR dehumidification charts.
• Proficiency with HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter or equivalent.
• Experience with truck-mounted extraction systems and maintenance.
• Experience supervising small crews up to 10 people.
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per policy.
• Strong sense of urgency and professional demeanor.
• English language literacy and fluency.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams in proper use of PPE and safety procedures.
• Review project requirements and document progress for managers.
• Provide field documentation, photos, charts, and sketches for projects.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and keep vehicles serviceable.
• Maintain attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Safeguard customer property per client procedures.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Work within deadlines and travel as required.
• Report time and resources used accurately.
• Attend safety trainings and client-sponsored operations.

Skills

IICRC S500

IICRC S520

IICRC WRT

Moisture meters

Infrared cameras

Moisture logs

Air mover calculations

Dehumidification charts

Truck-mounted extraction

Supervising crews

Vehicle operation

English proficiency

Tools

HydroSensor

Thermal Hygrometer

NavPro Moisture Meter

Job description

Volarify is seeking an Intermediate Water Damage Specialist to head the water damage team handling residential and small commercial losses in Livonia, MI. You will apply IICRC standards, manage moisture data, operate extraction equipment, and guide techs on complex projects.

The role requires supervising crews, maintaining equipment, and delivering precise documentation while meeting safety and client requirements. Travel and night/weekend work may be required.