Water Technician - Intermediate

BELFOR Holdings•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Water Technician at the intermediate level leads teams handling residential and small commercial water-damage losses. The role requires technical knowledge of IICRC practices for water and mold damage, proficiency with water extraction and drying equipment and moisture-detection instruments, and the ability to assess and document the extent and distribution of moisture. Intermediate technicians help develop basic-level technicians and assist advanced technicians on complex or large-scale projects. In catastrophe-response service, they may manage multiple water losses simultaneously, including organizing and managing temporary workers. This is level 3 in the progressive Water Damage career path. The position requires 12 months of previous experience at BELFOR’s Basic Level of Water Damage, or equivalent industry experience, and direct participation in at least 25 water-damage projects. The technician receives instructions from a Supervisor, directs teams in appropriate PPE use, reviews project requirements, documents progress, and communicates progress and challenges to managers. The role also includes maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness, providing project documentation and photographs, reporting work time and equipment and consumables used, and attending required BELFOR operations and safety training. Periodic travel and night and weekend work may be requested.

Requirements

At least 12 months of previous experience at BELFOR’s Basic Level of Water Damage or equivalent industry experience.
Direct participation in at least 25 water-damage projects.
Working knowledge of the IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard.
Working knowledge of the IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard.
Current IICRC WRT designation.
Familiarity with the BELFOR Water Damage Book.
Proper use of appropriate meters and an infrared camera, including understanding affected and unaffected building materials and contents.
Ability to draw sketches, read floor plans, complete a Moisture Content Log and a Psychrometric Log, and determine drying goals.
Understanding of air-mover calculations, the LGR dehumidification chart, electrical power specifications, and electrical circuits.
Mastery of HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter or equivalent, and data recording.
Experience with truck-mount extraction systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience supervising small crews of up to 10 people on residential, commercial, and industrial losses.
Eligibility to operate a motor vehicle under BELFOR’s vehicle policy.
Sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
English-language literacy and fluency.
Ability to use mobile devices to collect data and time.
Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds; occasional assisted lifting of 41 pounds or more, up to 50% of the time.
Ability to access and move through tight spaces.
Ability to sustain periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions from the Supervisor.
Direct teams in the use of appropriate personal protective equipment for the job.
Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of progress and challenges.
Provide field documentation, photographic records, charts, and sketches for TPA projects.
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep vehicles clean and in usable condition.
Comply with BELFOR standards to safeguard customers’ property.
Work within time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
Report time worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and promptly.
Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and required safety training.
Supervise and perform basic water-damage tasks.
Gather photographs for upload to job files.
Maintain equipment used for debris removal, containment and drying chambers, wall-cavity drying, pump systems, carpet seam cutting and cushion removal, and baseboard removal.
Identify Class 4 materials, take moisture measurements, and select effective drying or restoration techniques.
Evaluate affected structural materials and contents for direct and indirect water damage and assess restoration costs against replacement costs.
Create moisture maps using available tools and knowledge.
Supervise small crews performing water-damage tasks.
Perform other duties as required.