Lead Tech​/Crew Chief

Job Title

Monitors and executes tasks for restoration jobs to ensure completion of demolition, drying and various restoration activities.

• Retrieves work orders, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrives to work site
• Completes assigned jobs according to company processes and carrier standards, maintains quality control, manages technician(s) assigned to job
• Performs daily monitoring and required activities on all active jobs to residential and/or commercial customers with a sense of urgency
• Explains processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide
• Interfaces with adjusters in person, over the phone, and virtually to resolve issues and answer questions about the loss
• Completes sketch and scope sheet for estimate, complete drying records using mobile software on tablet or mobile phone
• Inspects jobs after completion and obtains customer signatures for approval purposes, and requests payments when necessary
• Resolves issues with customers
• Prepares and or reviews documentation to include notes, photos and have documents signed by customer according to company policies using software to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies
• Ensure safety standards are being followed during all active jobs
• Report to work on time in a clean, complete uniform
• Read and follow product label usage instructions

• Knowledge of disaster restoration and water mitigation industry
• Experience using Xactimate, Docu Sketch, MICA, Restore 365/DASH preferred
• Must be able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines
• Experience in training and managing others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Communicates customer issues, job activities with key company staff
• Certifications are preferred, but not required:
  • ASD – Applied Structural Drying Technician
  • FSRT – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
  • OCT – Odor Control Technician
  • WRT – Water Damage Restoration Technician
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Strong verbal and written and communication skills

Incumbent must be prepared to:

• Move up to 70 pounds often, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time. Lifting, squatting, crawling and crouching is required.
• Express or exchange ideas with others and receive and act on detailed information given.
• For safety reasons, respirators, which are used in certain situations, must be able to seal to your face.
• Be exposed to various inside and outside working conditions:
  The change of environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.

Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour