Water Mitigation & Restoration Crew Chief - ($2500 Sign on Bonus )

J Blanton Plumbing; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Professional training and certificates

Stable year-round work

Supportive team environment

Job summary

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking a seasoned Water Mitigation & Restoration Crew Chief to lead mitigation projects from start to finish. You will manage job sites, direct laborers, and ensure equipment setup meets high standards while delivering top-tier service to homeowners.

The ideal candidate has restoration experience, understands drying processes, and can confidently lead a team in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism with customers and homeowners alike.

Qualifications

• Must have IICRC certification and water certification.
• Experience in water mitigation or restoration preferred.
• Ability to lead a crew and communicate with homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2+ Crew members on site and lead daily job-site activities and ensure work is completed to mitigation standards.
• Lead water damage mitigation projects from initial response through completion
• Direct and supervise mitigation technicians and laborers on job sites
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation and drying procedures.
• Experience with dry logs and scope sheet updates.
• Inspect properties and assess water damage conditions
• Set up and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and containment systems
• Perform moisture readings and document job progress
• Communicate clearly with homeowners about work being performed
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and organized
• Coordinate with management regarding job progress and equipment needs
• Follow company mitigation protocols and industry standards
• Complete documentation and job reports accurately
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lead a team and manage job site workflow
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in physically demanding environments
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Reliable and punctual
• Water damage mitigation or restoration experience
• Experience using drying equipment and moisture detection tools
• Experience managing crews or job sites

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Education

IICRC certified

Water certification

Job description

Job Overview

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking an experienced Water Mitigation & Restoration Crew Chief to lead water damage mitigation and restoration projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for managing job sites, directing mitigation laborers, ensuring proper equipment setup, and delivering high-quality service to our customers. The ideal candidate has experience in the restoration industry, understands drying and mitigation processes, and can confidently lead a team while maintaining professionalism with homeowners. If you take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and enjoy leading teams in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a strong and established service company.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2+ Crew members on site and lead daily job-site activities and ensure work is completed to mitigation standards.
• Lead water damage mitigation projects from initial response through completion
• Direct and supervise mitigation technicians and laborers on job sites
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation and drying procedures.
• Experience with dry logs and scope sheet updates.
• Inspect properties and assess water damage conditions
• Set up and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and containment systems
• Perform moisture readings and document job progress
• Communicate clearly with homeowners about work being performed
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and organized
• Coordinate with management regarding job progress and equipment needs
• Follow company mitigation protocols and industry standards
• Complete documentation and job reports accurately

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lead a team and manage job site workflow
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in physically demanding environments
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Reliable and punctual

Preferred Experience

• Water damage mitigation or restoration experience
• Experience using drying equipment and moisture detection tools
• Experience managing crews or job sites

Must Have

• IICRC certified
• Water certification

Who Succeeds in This Role

• The best crew chiefs are:
• Leaders who take ownership of their jobs
• Strong communicators with customers and team members
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure and solutions focused
• Committed to doing the job right the first time

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for overtime
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional training and certifications
• Stable year-round work
• Supportive team environment