Water Technician - Advanced

About the Role

Specialist in Water Damage - Advanced is an expert in the drying and repair of residential buildings, large commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, and their contents. They serve as local, regional, and national resources for BELFOR. Competencies include electronics and machinery management, books and documents, as well as specialized drying. This position is the highest level (Level 4) in the progressive Water Damage career path.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams in the use of appropriate PPE for the job.
• Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of challenges.
• Provide field documentation, including photographic records, charts, and sketches for TPA projects.
• Use acquired skills to draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop moisture content records, complete psychrometric records, and determine drying objectives.
• Calculate humidity load in buildings, affected cubic meters, and request additional support for large water losses.
• Determine electrical consumption of drying equipment, manage 220/110 converters, and assess temporary power source requirements.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections, ensuring cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Adhere to BELFOR standards for safeguarding client property.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Work under time constraints to meet deadlines, including periodic travel, night, and weekend work.
• Report time worked, equipment, and consumables used accurately and timely.
• Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and required security training courses.

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks.
• Manage large loss sites or specialized remediation requirements.
• Create moisture maps using provided tools and knowledge.
• Supervise multiple crews simultaneously across multiple projects.
• Select appropriate disposal options and secure liability releases for disposed items.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard and IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
• Current IICRC ASD designation.
• Mastery of BELFOR Water Damage Book and proper use of meters (e.g., HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter) and IR cameras.
• Understanding of affected vs. unaffected building materials and contents.
• Proficiency in air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification, electrical power specifications, and electrical circuits.
• Demonstrated experience with building environments, thermodynamics, psychrometry, "Burping" a building, and containment of HVAC supply/return air (CAT 3/Mold).
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's policy.
• Strong sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and work ethic.
• English language literacy and fluency.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Occasional assisted lifting of 41+ lbs (up to 50% of the time).
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to use mobile devices for data and time collection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.