Water Restoration Lead Technician

ServiceMaster Clean of Fraser Valley; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company vehicle for work hours

Job summary

ServiceMaster Clean of Fraser Valley is seeking Water Restoration Lead Technicians to assist homeowners during emergencies such as fire and water damage. Candidates should have experience in the restoration industry and ideally possess IICRC certifications.

Responsibilities include performing water extraction, mold remediation, and maintaining communication with customers. A positive attitude and flexibility for after-hours work are essential. Benefits include a competitive pay rate up to $24/hour and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in restoration/mitigation industry preferred.
• Willingness to train and obtain necessary certifications.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency property damage and assist homeowners.
• Ensure a clean and safe job site.
• Communicate effectively with homeowners and the office.

Skills

Water extraction

Mold remediation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Appropriate fire and water certifications

Tools

Drying equipment

Smartphone for job apps

Job description

Water Restoration Lead Technicians are responsible for responding to all activities and assisting homeowners during their time of need. Qualified candidates ideally have prior experience handling fire, water, smoke, and natural disaster claims in the restoration/mitigation industry. A major plus would be to have IICRC certifications for water and fire mitigation and restoration.

Benefits:

• Pay is up to $24 per hour, based off experience and any IICRC certifications
• Paid vacation time
• Six paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Company vehicle provided to lead technicians during work hours
• Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Possibility for overtime hours

Responsibilities:

• Professionally represent the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide assistance for emergency property damages
• Maintain open communication with homeowners and office
• Responsible for ensuring quality, efficiency, and a clean and safe job site
• Ability to use a smartphone for various programs regarding job-specific information
• Must be able to read and follow directions

Qualifications:

One to three years of experience with some or all of the following is preferred, but willing to train and pay for the needed mitigation certifications:

• Perform water extraction and mold remediation
• Set drying equipment and monitor moisture levels until the drying standard is met
• Removal of damaged structural materials and cleanup
• Appropriate certifications related to fire, water, carpentry, etc.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, lift, and carry 50lbs or more daily
• Display a positive attitude with team spirit, great attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills
• Schedule flexibility to work after hours and on-call on an as-needed basis

Due to the nature of our business, work conditions vary. You may be inside or outside in a crawlspace. Affecting factors may be weather, temperature, noise, or hazardous conditions such as standing water, smoke/soot, electrical current, tight spaces as in attics and crawlspaces, high heat, and exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future, with or without notice to the employee. This Job Description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with the Company remains at will. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Compensation: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour