Water Damage Specialist - Basic

Plumbing Professors; Aiea, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; 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

BELFOR is seeking a Water Damage Technician in Hawaii to support mitigation efforts, operate water extraction and drying equipment, and assist with mold remediation under supervision.

The role requires familiarity with containment setup, safety procedures, and proper handling of cleaning and antimicrobial applications. Travel, night/weekend work, and accurate time/usage reporting are expected as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify consumables, usage and disposal requirements with training.
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems.
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy.
• Sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• English language literacy and fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in mitigation efforts, pumping and extracting water, and mold removal under supervision.
• Build containment systems using appropriate calculations and equipment.
• Operate and maintain extraction and drying equipment; ensure proper safety protocols.
• Travel and work nights/weekends as required; report time and usage accurately.
• Attend BELFOR operations and required security/training courses.

Skills

Water pumping

Mold remediation

Moving contents

Setting drying equipment

Antimicrobial applications

Vehicle safety checks

Equipment maintenance

Strong work ethic

Tools

Injectidry system

Directed-In system

Octi-Dry system

HEPA vacuum

Scraper and rinse rod

Weighed extractor

Job description

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.
This position has a pay range of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must have the ability to perform tasks related to pumping and extracting water, as well as mold removal, and must use various types of specialized equipment under supervision. This position represents level 2 in the progressive itinerary of Water Damage.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to receive the instructions provided by the team leader.
• Know and understand the MSDS protocols for the chemical products used during mitigation processes.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
• Must demonstrate mastery of the Book of Damage Caused by the Water of BELFOR.
• Under supervision, you must demonstrate understanding and proper use of the scraper and rinse rod, the weighed trawl, the weighed extractor, the water extractor, the portable extraction unit and the appropriate legal discharge and drainage systems. Water.
• Under supervision, you must build adequate containment systems, using appropriate calculations and equipment (Neg Air, HEPA vacuum).
• Properly use cleaning / disinfecting solutions and debris removal techniques from confined areas.
• Use under supervision appropriate lifting techniques, sliding pads, polystyrene foam blocks; take care and protect the personal belongings of the client.
• Under Supervision, you must properly remove the vapor barriers, remove and label the recoverable cuttings, make holes for air to flow, install an Injectidry system, a Directed-In system and an Octi-Dry system, use non-penetrating and penetrating meters.
• The professional will be obliged to comply with the standards of BELFOR to safeguard the property of other people.
• Must have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this.
• Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• You will be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
• You must inform in a timely and accurate manner about the time worked and the equipment and consumables used.
• Attend the operations sponsored by BELFOR and the security training courses that are necessary.

Requirements

• Water pumping and extraction
• Mold remediation
• Moving & re-setting contents
• Setting drying equipment
• Antimicrobial applications as appropriate
• Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
• Maintaining vehicles in clean serviceable condition
• Removing and disposing of debris
• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Additional other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• English language literacy and fluency

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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