About The Position

Servpro is hiring Fire & Water Restoration Crew Chiefs at our Chicago location! This role includes career pathing and manager-in-training opportunities, as well as a hiring bonus of $1,500. Previous fire and water mitigation experience required. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day. We are committed to making every type of property damage “Like it never even happened®!” Ready to experience new career growth and the joy of helping others? Come join our team. As part of one of the largest franchise systems in the country, SERVPRO® is looking for a Mitigation Crew Chief to join our team. As a Mitigation Crew Chief, you will work mainly at client job sites to aid in mitigating residential or commercial property loss and/or damage from: Water, Fire, Mold, Weather, Biohazard. If you are looking for a fast paced job that gets you out from behind a boring desk and puts you right in the middle of helping clients put their homes, businesses and lives back together, then apply now!

Requirements

  • Previous fire and water mitigation experience required
  • 3 years of restoration mitigation experience
  • 1 year minimum as a team lead
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Authorized to Work in the United States
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Ability to climb ladders, work at ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, attics)
  • Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
  • Ability to work with/around cleaning agents
  • Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

Nice To Haves

  • manager-in-training opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Creating and executing project plans per industry standards
  • Effectively and efficiently communicate with supervisors, crews and clients
  • Completing documentation, photos, sketches and notes for all assigned projects
  • Training and motivating your crew of mitigation technicians
  • Maintain professional cleanliness of fleet vehicles and client job sites
  • Monitor job site progress; recommend modifications to project plan as appropriate
  • Water extraction
  • Cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing
  • Placing and operating loss mitigation equipment such as fans, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and heaters
  • Rolling up carpet
  • Cutting and removing drywall
  • Repairs and minor construction
  • Board-up and tarping
  • Cleaning up and throwing out damaged debris and materials
  • Smoke and soot removal
  • Mold containment and/or removal
  • Cleaning contents and personal property
  • Use and application of appropriate professional cleaning products

Benefits

  • Premium compensation + overtime and bonus potential
  • Opportunities to move from entry-level to management
  • Best training available
  • Company paid certifications and professional development
  • Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision
  • Holidays and PTO
  • 401k
  • Team environment with supportive management
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