Water Damage Specialist - Basic

DVS V3; Aiea, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking a field technician to provide operational support in water damage mitigation. Responsibilities include pumping, extracting water, mold remediation, and setting up drying equipment under supervision.

You will use specialized tools and follow strict safety protocols, with travel possible at night or on weekends. Qualifications emphasize water pumping, mold remediation, vehicle safety, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints, while maintaining equipment and

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform pumping and extraction tasks and mold remediation under supervision.
• Knowledge of MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation.
• Ability to inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment daily.
• Familiarity with BELFOR's procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions from team leader and follow directions.
• Follow MSDS protocols for products used during mitigation.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness daily.
• Demonstrate mastery of BELFOR's Water Damage procedures.
• Under supervision, use tools like scraper, rinse rod, and extraction units correctly.
• Build containment systems with appropriate equipment and calculations.
• Use cleaning and disinfecting solutions and dispose of debris properly.
• Respect time constraints and meet deadlines; may travel nights and weekends as required.
• Attend BELFOR operations and security training as needed.

Skills

Water pumping

Mold remediation

Moving contents

Setting drying equipment

Antimicrobial applications

Vehicle safety inspections

Vehicle maintenance

Debris removal

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Tools

Scraper and rinse rod

Weighed trawl

Weighed extractor

Water extractor

Portable extraction unit

Injectidry system

Directed-In system

Octi-Dry system

Non-penetrating meters

Penetrating meters

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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