Water Damage Technician

Lead Water Damage Restoration Technician $18.50/hr + overtime Want a hands-on role where your work and you're valued? ServiceMaster TEAM is hiring a Lead Water Damage Restoration Technician for our DFW mitigation team. You'll do the work yourself, from moisture mapping to drying setup to controlled demo. You'll also guide the technicians working alongside you when the project manager is away. We're a full-service restoration company, so you'll work directly with our project managers and help see a job through from the first call. What You'll Do Perform water mitigation work: moisture inspections, moisture mapping, psychrometric readings, and controlled demolition Set up, monitor, and adjust drying, filtration, and air scrubber equipment Decide on drying, containment, and deodorization strategies with Project Management Oversee the technicians on your jobs: guide their work and assist in holding them accountable Occasionally speak with adjusters, explaining the scope, moisture data, and progress, and helping validate scope and supplements Document readings, equipment placement, progress, and photos in our restoration software Communicate professionally with customers and mentor newer techs when needed What You Bring IICRC WRT certification 13 years in restoration, mitigation, or disaster recovery Comfort and confidence talking with insurance adjusters. Insurance-driven restoration experience is strongly preferred. Strong grasp of drying science, psychrometrics, and material behavior Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in physically demanding conditions Available for an on-call rotation (required) ASD or other IICRC certifications, and experience with restoration documentation and job management software. What We Offer $18.50-24/hr with overtime (when available) Health, vision, paid time off, and more Future opportunities for training as you grow with us Work that helps families and businesses recover MonFri hours with occasional weekend work, plus on-call rotation