Water Damage Team Lead - Intermediate Restoration Tech

BELFOR Property Restoration; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration seeks an intermediate Water Damage Specialist to lead our water damage team on residential and small commercial losses. You will apply IICRC standards, supervise crews, document moisture and drying progress, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 12 months Basic Level Water Damage experience, 25+ projects, and proficiency with meters, IR cameras and moisture maps. Travel and night/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• IICRC S500 knowledge is required.
• IICRC S520 Mold Remediation knowledge is required.
• Carry current IICRC WRT designation is essential.
• Familiarity with BELFOR Water Damage Book is expected.
• Proper use of meters and IR camera is necessary.
• Ability to draw sketches and read floor plans; maintain moisture and psychrometric logs.
• Understand air mover calculations and dehumidification charts; electrical knowledge.
• Mastery of HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro or equivalent meters; data recording.
• Experience with truck-mounted extraction systems; maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising small crews (up to 10) on residential/commercial losses.
• Eligible to operate a vehicle per BELFOR policy.
• Strong work ethic and English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions from Supervisor and direct teams on PPE usage.
• Review project requirements; document progress; notify managers of challenges.
• Provide field documentation, photos, charts and sketches for projects.
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and keep equipment in good condition.
• Ensure attention to detail and adherence to BELFOR standards.
• Demonstrate customer service excellence and timely communication.
• Work with time constraints to meet deadlines; travel may be required.
• Attend BELFOR operations and necessary security training.

Skills

IICRC S500

IICRC S520

WRT Certification

Meters & IR Camera

Sketch & Floor Plans

Drying Goals

Air Mover Calc

LGR Chart

HydroSensor

Thermal Hygrometer

NavPro Meter

Truck Mount Extractors

Crew Supervision

Drivers License

English Fluency

Education

WRT Certification

BELFOR Reference Book

Tools

HydroSensor

Thermal Hygrometer

NavPro Moisture Meter

IR Camera

Truck Mount Extractions

Job description

BELFOR Property Restoration seeks an intermediate Water Damage Specialist to lead our water damage team on residential and small commercial losses. You will apply IICRC standards, supervise crews, document moisture and drying progress, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 12 months Basic Level Water Damage experience, 25+ projects, and proficiency with meters, IR cameras and moisture maps. Travel and night/weekend shifts may be required.