Lead Tech / Crew Chief

Key Responsibilities

• Lead water damage restoration, fire and smoke mitigation, and related remediation projects
• Direct daily jobsite operations for technicians and subcontractors
• Perform and verify moisture inspections, moisture mapping, and psychrometric calculations
• Determine appropriate drying, cleaning, containment, and deodorization strategies in coordination with Project Management
• Set up, monitor, and adjust drying, filtration, and air scrubber equipment
• Oversee controlled demolition and removal per approved scope
• Enforce PPE usage, containment, and cross-contamination control
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure compliance with IICRC standards and company SOPs
• Document moisture readings, equipment placement, job progress, and photos using restoration software
• Communicate professionally with customers, adjusters, and internal teams
• Train, mentor, and evaluate technicians at all skill levels

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in restoration, mitigation, or disaster recovery
• Demonstrated leadership or crew lead experience
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in physically demanding environments
• Availability for emergency response and on-call rotation
• IICRC WRT and FSRT required; ASD, AMRT, or additional certifications strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of drying science, psychrometrics, and material behavior
• Experience with insurance-driven restoration and adjuster coordination
• Proficiency in restoration documentation and job management software
• Experience assisting with job scoping, supplements, and scope validation

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation with overtime potential
• Company-supported advanced IICRC certification and leadership training
• Clear advancement path to Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, or Senior Leadership
• Stable, year-round work in essential disaster recovery services
• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects that directly help communities recover

Skills

• Strong understanding of drying science, psychrometrics, and material behavior
• Experience with insurance-driven restoration and adjuster coordination
• Proficiency in restoration documentation and job management software
• Experience assisting with job scoping, supplements, and scope validation

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance