Restoration Crew Chief (Lead Technician)

About the Role

A well-established property restoration company in Everett, Washington is hiring a Restoration Crew Chief to run the crew on site for water, fire, smoke, and mold losses. You'll lead a small team of technicians, get structures dry and safe, and keep the property owner informed every step of the way. If you've been a strong mitigation tech and you're ready to lead, this is a long-term career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of technicians on water mitigation, mold remediation, and fire and smoke jobs from setup to final dry-out
• Extract water, perform controlled demolition, and set, monitor, and adjust drying equipment to IICRC drying standards
• Build containment and carry out mold remediation tasks, including negative air, removal, HEPA vacuuming, and cleaning
• Take and log moisture readings, mapping, and photos, and keep job documentation current (DASH, Encircle, or similar)
• Communicate daily with property owners, and pass job updates to the supervisor or project manager and adjusters
• Train newer technicians on equipment, safety, and customer care
• Load, clean, and maintain company vehicles and equipment
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls as part of an on-call rotation
• Follow OSHA, EPA lead-safe (RRP), and IICRC safety and job standards

Required Qualifications and Credentials

• 2+ years of water mitigation or restoration experience
• IICRC WRT required; ASD and AMRT preferred
• Mold remediation experience
• Comfortable with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and drying equipment
• A valid driver's license is required; driving to job sites is an essential function of the role, and the driving record must meet company insurance requirements.
• OSHA 10 certification required

Why Join

• $25 to $32 per hour plus overtime and performance bonus
• Company Vehicle and/or Paid Mileage
• Company offered benefits: standard package available.
• Paid certifications and training
• Growth opportunity: future growth opportunities available.

Keywords: restoration crew chief, lead technician, restoration lead technician, lead mitigation technician, lead water technician, water mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, IICRC, WRT, ASD, AMRT, structural drying, water extraction, demolition, moisture mapping, on-call, disaster restoration, property damage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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