Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief

Restoration 1 New Jersey•Medford Township, NJ

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Restoration 1 New Jersey is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief for their Medford, New Jersey location. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who takes ownership, can lead from the front, and assist in managing the day-to-day field operations, including the warehouse, equipment, vehicles, inventory, and field crews. The role involves overseeing water, fire, mold, and other property damage mitigation projects, directing technicians, ensuring proper job setup and execution, performing mitigation services, managing drying equipment, documenting job conditions, and communicating progress to management. The position also includes training technicians, maintaining jobsite safety and cleanliness, ensuring proper equipment use and maintenance, assisting with warehouse management and inventory, tracking equipment, maintaining vehicles and supplies, and participating in emergency response when needed. The Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief will represent Restoration 1 professionally to clients and customers.

Requirements

Takes ownership of projects
Shows up prepared and on time
Can lead and motivate a crew
Keeps equipment and work areas organized
Pays attention to details
Communicates well with customers and management
Can handle multiple jobs and changing priorities
Understands the urgency of the restoration industry
Is willing to jump in and work alongside the crew
Takes pride in completing jobs correctly
Wants an opportunity to grow into greater responsibility
Previous water mitigation / restoration experience required
Valid driver's license and good driving record required

Nice To Haves

Prior Crew Chief, Lead Technician, or similar leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience supervising restoration technicians or field crews
Knowledge of water damage restoration procedures
Experience with air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA air scrubbers, moisture meters, extraction equipment, containment, and demolition
IICRC certifications are highly preferred
WRT certification preferred
ASD, AMRT, FSRT or additional restoration certifications are a plus
Experience maintaining restoration equipment and warehouse inventory is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead water, fire, mold, and other property damage mitigation projects
Direct and supervise technicians and field crews
Set up jobs properly and make sure crews follow the work plan
Perform water extraction, demolition, containment, drying, cleaning, and other mitigation services
Set up, monitor, document, and remove drying equipment
Take moisture readings and document job conditions
Communicate job progress and issues to Project Managers and Operations Management
Help train and develop technicians
Maintain a clean, safe, and professional jobsite
Make sure company equipment is properly used, cleaned, maintained, and returned
Assist with managing the Medford warehouse
Help maintain warehouse organization and inventory
Track mitigation equipment and make sure equipment is job-ready
Help maintain company vehicles, tools, supplies, and emergency response equipment
Assist with loading and preparing vehicles for upcoming projects
Identify equipment or supply needs before they become a problem
Participate in emergency and after-hours response when required
Represent Restoration 1 professionally with homeowners, property managers, insurance professionals, and other customers