Water and Fire Restoration Technician

• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency service calls involving water extraction, fire/smoke damage cleanup, and mold remediation.

• Water Damage Mitigation: Extract standing water using commercial pumps and vacuums; set up and monitor drying equipment (air movers, dehumidifiers); remove damaged building materials (drywall, carpet, padding, insulation).

• Fire & Smoke Restoration: Clean soot, ash, and smoke residue from surfaces; perform structure and content cleaning; deodorize affected areas using thermal foggers, ozone generators, or hydroxyl machines.

• Property & Content Protection: Carefully pack, inventory, move, and store customer contents and belongings to prevent further damage.

• Site Containment & Safety: Set up containment zones, negative air machines, and HEPA filtration systems to ensure safe work environments and prevent cross-contamination.

• Documentation: Complete clear, detailed, and accurate daily job notes, thermal readings, moisture maps, and equipment logs using mobile field applications.

• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, inspect, and maintain standard restoration equipment, vehicles, and tools to ensure operational readiness.

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 70+ lbs assisted, work in confined spaces (crawlspaces, attics), and stand/bend for extended periods.

• PPE Compliance: Ability to comfortably wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including full respirator gear, Tyvek suits, and safety glasses when required.

• Availability: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to emergency incidents.

• IICRC Certifications: Active certification in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

• • WRT (Water Damage Restoration Technician)

• • FSRT (Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician)

• • AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician)

• Industry Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in disaster restoration, construction, demolition, or carpet cleaning.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with restoration technology, moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and job management software.

• Empathy & Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact compassionately with stressed or distressed property owners.

• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills under pressure and in evolving job-site conditions.

• Teamwork: Dependable team player who works effectively alongside crew chiefs, estimators, and third-party contractors.

• Work Environment: Variable conditions—includes residential homes, commercial properties, active disaster zones, and inclement weather setups.

• Benefits: [Insert company benefits, e.g., Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, Overtime Pay, On-Call Stipends, and Paid IICRC Certification Training].