Lead Mitigation Technician​/Crew Chief

Description

Restoration 1 New Jersey – Medford, NJ

Restoration 1 New Jersey is looking for an experienced, motivated Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief to join our growing team at our Medford, New Jersey location
.

This is not an entry-level technician position.

We are looking for a go-getter who takes ownership, knows how to lead from the front, and can help manage the day-to-day field operations of our Medford location.

The right person will serve as a Lead Technician and Crew Chief
, while also helping oversee our warehouse, equipment, vehicles, inventory, and field crews.

If you're the person who walks into a job, sees what needs to be done, develops a plan, gets the crew moving, and makes sure the job is completed correctly, we want to talk to you.

As our Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief, you will:

• 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

We’re looking for someone who doesn't need to be constantly told what to do.

You should be someone who:

• 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
• 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
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

• Lift and carry restoration equipment and materials
• Work in residential and commercial properties
• Work in basements, crawlspaces, attics, and other jobsite conditions
• Wear appropriate PPE when required
• Work safely around demolition and restoration equipment
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency assignments when needed

Restoration 1 New Jersey is a growing restoration company…