Water Mitigation Technician: Mold & Drying Expert

belforusa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR USA is hiring a Water Damage Technician in Allentown, PA to perform pumping, extraction, mold remediation, and set drying equipment under supervision. You will use specialized equipment and follow safety protocols to protect client property and ensure timely mitigation and recovery of affected areas.

The role requires strict adherence to MSDS and BELFOR standards, strong attention to detail, stamina for physically demanding tasks, and willingness to travel at night or on weekends as

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

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions from 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.
• Attention to details.
• Must demonstrate mastery of the Book of Damage Caused by the Water of BELFOR.
• Under supervision, 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.
• Under supervision, 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.

Skills

Water pumping & extraction

Mold remediation

Moving contents

Setting drying equipment

Antimicrobial applications

Vehicle safety inspections

Maintenance of vehicles

Polyethylene enclosures

Debris removal

Equipment maintenance

Other duties as required

Job description

BELFOR USA is hiring a Water Damage Technician in Allentown, PA to perform pumping, extraction, mold remediation, and set drying equipment under supervision. You will use specialized equipment and follow safety protocols to protect client property and ensure timely mitigation and recovery of affected areas.

The role requires strict adherence to MSDS and BELFOR standards, strong attention to detail, stamina for physically demanding tasks, and willingness to travel at night or on weekends as