Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief

Experienced Restoration Technician Ready for the Next Step?

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

This is a hands-on field position for someone who already knows the restoration business and is comfortable taking responsibility for their truck, equipment, and assigned mitigation projects.

As a Crew Chief, you will typically be the lead technician assigned to the company van . Depending on the size of the project, you may work independently or side-by-side with another technician or helper.

Most importantly, you are doing the work .

We're looking for someone who can arrive at a water loss, understand the scope of work, set up the project correctly, perform the mitigation work, document the job, communicate with the Project Manager, and make sure the customer receives professional service.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lead Mitigation Technician / Crew Chief, your responsibilities will include:

Driving a company mitigation vehicle to assigned projects

Performing water extraction and emergency mitigation services

Performing controlled demolition and removal of damaged materials

Setting up containment and jobsite protection

Installing air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA air scrubbers, and other drying equipment

Taking moisture readings and monitoring drying progress

Determining proper equipment placement based on job conditions

Returning to jobsites for monitoring and equipment adjustments

Removing equipment once drying goals are achieved

Cleaning and organizing jobsites

Taking photos and documenting work performed

Completing required job documentation

Communicating job progress and jobsite conditions to the Project Manager

Communicating professionally with homeowners and commercial customers

Keeping your assigned van clean, stocked, and organized

Maintaining and caring for company tools and restoration equipment

Loading and unloading equipment and materials

Working independently when required

Working side-by-side with a helper or technician on larger projects

Participating in emergency and after-hours response when required

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who can be trusted to take a company vehicle and handle their assigned projects professionally.

The right person:

Has real hands-on mitigation experience

Doesn't need someone standing over them all day

Knows how to set up and work a water mitigation project

Is comfortable working independently

Works well with a helper when one is assigned

Takes pride in keeping their truck and equipment organized

Pays attention to job documentation

Communicates clearly with customers and management

Understands the urgency of emergency restoration work

Shows up on time and prepared

Takes ownership of their work

Treats customers' homes and businesses with respect

Wants to continue growing in the restoration industry

Experience We're Looking For

Previous water damage mitigation / restoration experience required

Prior Crew Chief, Lead Technician, or Senior Restoration Technician experience preferred

Experience with water extraction and structural drying

Experience performing demolition and removal of damaged building materials

Experience setting containment

Experience with air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA air scrubbers, and extraction equipment

Experience using moisture meters and documenting moisture readings

Understanding of drying procedures and equipment placement

Ability to properly document a mitigation project

IICRC certifications are highly preferred

WRT certification preferred

ASD, AMRT, FSRT, or additional IICRC certifications are a plus

Valid driver's license and good driving record required

This Is a Hands-On Position

We want to be clear: this is not an office or supervisory position.

You will be working in the field every day performing mitigation work.

Candidates must be able to:

Lift and carry restoration equipment and building materials

Perform demolition and physical restoration work

Move dehumidifiers, air movers, and other equipment

Work in residential and commercial buildings

Work in basements, crawlspaces, attics, and other jobsite environments

Wear appropriate PPE when required

Safely operate power tools and restoration equipment

Work occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency assignments when necessary

Why Restoration 1 New Jersey?

Restoration 1 New Jersey provides water, fire, mold, and property damage restoration services throughout New Jersey.

We're looking for experienced restoration professionals who want a company where their experience matters.

If you're dependable, know how to perform mitigation work correctly, and can take ownership of your assigned truck and projects, there is an opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on restoration experience

Full-time employment

Opportunities for advancement

Paid training and continuing education opportunities

IICRC certification opportunities

Company vehicle for assigned work

Company-provided restoration equipment and tools

Support from experienced Project Managers and Operations Management

A growing restoration company with long-term career opportunities

This Position Is a Great Fit If You Are Currently a:

Restoration Crew Chief

Lead Mitigation Technician

Senior Mitigation Technician

Water Restoration Technician

Senior Water Damage Technician

Restoration Technician

Emergency Services Technician

Location

If you're an experienced mitigation technician who can take ownership of a truck, handle your assigned jobs, and perform quality restoration work , we'd like to talk to you.

Salary Description

$20.00 to $27.00