Water Damage Remediation Technician in San Bernardino

Energy Jobline ZR; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Company Assets

Sick Pay

Company Vehicle

Gas Card

Competitive Pay

Job summary

1-800 Water Damage is seeking self‑motivated Water Restoration Technicians for a full-time role. Typical hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, with overtime and some weekend/on-call shifts.

You will inspect, dry, and restore properties, document progress, and work closely with supervisors and customers to ensure insurance reimbursements. Responsibilities include loading equipment, performing water mitigation, using dehumidifiers and air movers, and maintaining accurate field records.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required; valid driver's license with clean driving record; water damage/restoration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and prepare equipment and supplies for FAST response to water/fire damage claims and other restoration activities.
• Complete inspections according to company processes.
• Perform water mitigation including extraction, content pack-out, and light demolition as directed.
• Ensure equipment, vehicles, and tools are properly handled and maintained.
• Set up and operate dehumidifiers, air movers, and air scrubbers; monitor daily job progress.
• Document work in field restoration app with photos and notes for insurance reimbursement.
• Inspect completed jobs and obtain customer signatures for approval.
• Update job information in company software and communicate daily activities to supervisors.

Job description

Water Restoration Technician

1-800 Water Damage is seeking self-motivated Water Damage Technicians full-time! The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday between 8 AM to 5 PM with some over time and weekends. We may also require on-call night and weekend shifts.

Perform inspections and complete tasks for Water Restoration jobs to ensure completion of demolition, drying, building containments, and various restoration activities (including monitoring and moving equipment). Prepare and review documents, scope notes, sketch, take photos in our restoration app according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck that are needed for FAST response to emergency water/fire damage claims and other restoration-related activities.
• Complete assigned inspection according to company processes,
• Perform water mitigation to include: water extraction, pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, light construction and demolition as directed by supervisor or lead.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, vehicles, tools, and products are properly handled.
• Set up and operate equipment such as dehumidifiers, air movers, and air scrubbers.
• Perform daily monitoring and tasks on assigned water jobs.
• Communicate customer issues and daily job activities with supervisor, lead and key company staff.
• Prepare documentation and photos according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies. Perform field restoration activities including demolition (removal of drywall, insulation, carpet and carpet pad, etc.) cleaning, emergency flood service, restorative drying, fire and smoke damage cleaning and deodorization, content cleaning, pack out and storage and other specialized cleaning.
• Inspect jobs after completion and obtains customer signatures for approval purposes.
• Use company software to update or review job information and thoroughly document all work completed (take photos and properly document all work).

Expectations

• Must be team Oriented, dependable and Reliable. Problems Solving & Strategic Thinking Integrity & Excellence. Maintain exceptional communication between clients and peers.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50-60 lbs. by lifting, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Experience with using mobile software to enter data.
• IICRC Certification in Water Damage Restoration but not required. Bilingual is but not required

Requirements

High School or Equivalent Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record must have WATER DAMAGE experience. Experience in the restoration or construction industry Benefits Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Company Assets, Sick Pay, Company Vehicle, Gas Card, Competitive Compensation.

Hourly Rate

$18 - $22 depending on experience / Overtime hours available

Uniform

Uniform 1-800 LOGO shirts, are provided. We always expect you to look your best!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Belfor / 1-800 Water Damage, LLC.