Restoration Crew Chief (Lead Technician)

Restoration Crew ChiefA well-established property restoration company in Beaverton, Oregon is hiring a Restoration Crew Chief to run the crew on site for water, fire, smoke, and mold losses. You'll lead a small team of technicians, get structures dry and safe, and keep the property owner informed every step of the way. If you've been a strong mitigation tech and you're ready to lead, this is a long-term career move.Key responsibilities include:Leading a crew of technicians on water mitigation, mold remediation, and fire and smoke jobs from setup to final dry-outExtracting water, performing controlled demolition, and setting, monitoring, and adjusting drying equipment to IICRC drying standardsBuilding containment and carrying out mold remediation tasks, including negative air, removal, HEPA vacuuming, and cleaningTaking and logging moisture readings, mapping, and photos, and keeping job documentation current (DASH, Encircle, or similar)Communicating daily with property owners, and passing job updates to the supervisor or project manager and adjustersTraining newer technicians on equipment, safety, and customer careLoading, cleaning, and maintaining company vehicles and equipmentResponding to emergency and after-hours calls as part of an on-call rotationFollowing OSHA, EPA lead-safe (RRP), and IICRC safety and job standardsRequired qualifications and credentials include:2+ years of water mitigation or restoration experienceIICRC WRT required; ASD and AMRT preferredMold remediation experienceComfortable with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and drying equipmentA valid driver's license is required; driving to job sites is an essential function of the role, and the driving record must meet company insurance requirements.OSHA 10 certification requiredWhy join:$25 to $32 per hour plus overtime and performance bonusCompany Vehicle and/or Paid MileageCompany offered benefits: standard package available.Paid certifications and trainingGrowth opportunity: future growth opportunities available.Keywords: restoration crew chief, lead technician, restoration lead technician, lead mitigation technician, lead water technician, water mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, IICRC, WRT, ASD, AMRT, structural drying, water extraction, demolition, moisture mapping, on-call, disaster restoration, property damageAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.