Water Damage Specialist

Flooding. Fires. Windstorms. Hundreds of thousands of clients rely on BELFOR Property Restoration each year to rebuild their lives, homes, and businesses.We're Restoring More Than Property.With BELFOR specialists in every major metropolitan area in the USA ready to respond 24/7/365, we provide the fastest, highest-quality service that's unmatched in the industry.The right response team can mean the difference between recovery and total loss. In the midst of chaos, you need an experienced company with a proven track record and solid relationships with leading insurance providers.BELFOR team members are a unique breed, committed to restoring not only property, but restoring lives for those affected by disasters, large or small.BELFOR also offers a wide range of benefit options, including, but not limited to, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off.Position Overview:This position is responsible for providing operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must have the ability to perform tasks related to pumping and extracting water, as well as mold removal, and must use various types of specialized equipment under supervision.Responsibilities:With attention to detail, a customer service focus, and sense of urgency to meet timelines, the position is responsible for safeguarding the residential or commercial property and information who enlisted BELFOR's restoration services. Working independently and/or within a team, the position will meet BELFOR standards in safeguarding the jobsite of each project, and: Maintain equipment used in daily tasks related to debris removal Containment/drying chambers Wall cavity drying Carpet seam cutting -- cushion removal Baseboard removal Properly identify Class 4 material, moisture measurements, and deploy the most effective technique to dry/restore the material Gather pictures to download to job files Evaluate the integrity of affected structural materials and contents for direct and indirect water damage Accurately assess the cost of restoring vs cost of replacement Create moisture maps using tools and knowledge provided Lead and/or self-perform water damage basic tasks Lead small crews on above tasks Duties: Water pumping and extraction Mold remediation Moving & re-setting contents Setting drying equipment Antimicrobial applications as appropriate Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections Maintaining vehicles in clean serviceable condition Constructing polyethylene enclosures Removing and disposing of debris Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks Additional other duties as required Qualifications: Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage, and disposal requirements with training Must have knowledge of various pump systems Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic English language literacy and fluency Physical Demands: Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time) Access and mobility in tight spaces Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Benefits:Whether it is health and welfare benefits or income protection, BELFOR's benefits program is designed to provide comprehensive coverage and allow you to tailor your benefits to the needs of you and your family. (Available to full-time employees only.) A choice of three medical plans insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: A Core Plan, Premium Plan, and a Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) " All plans use the same extensive national network of BCBS PPO providers. Prescription drug coverage is included with each medical plan. Health Savings Account " If you elect the CDHP medical plan, you are eligible to set aside pre"tax dollars into a health savings account and receive a possible match from Belfor. Funds rollover each year. Advocate Plus Program - Advocate Plus is a FREE advocacy program available to you if you enroll in a BCBSM medical plan. Advocate Plus goes above and beyond traditional customer service to give you a whole new level of support and guidance to simplify your benefits experience. A choice of two dental plans insured by Delta Dental " You may choose between a dental HMO plan or PPO plan. Vision coverage insured by EyeMed - EyeMed's national network includes both private practice and retail chain providers. Visit the provider of your choice, but receive a higher level of benefits when you use participating providers. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts " Set aside pre"tax dollars to pay for eligible health and/or dependent care expenses. Funds don't roll over and must be used for expenses incurred during the plan year. Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance " Disability coverage provides you with a continuous source of income if you become disabled due to a non"work"related injury or illness and are unable to work. (Short Term Disability Insurance is not available to Hawaii and California employees because of the State temporary disability insurance already in place.) $10,000 in Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage " BELFOR provides a $10,000 basic life and AD&D coverage to you at no cost. Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage " You may elect additional Optional Term Life and/or AD&D coverage for yourself, your spouse and your dependent children. Unum Voluntary Worksite Benefits - Pays a lump sum benefit to you for covered incidents. Policies include Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. You can elect coverage for yourself and eligible dependents. NexGenEAP (Employee Assistance Program) " NexGenEAP is a one"stop resource for free, confidential counseling and personalized community referrals for you and your family. You can speak to licensed behavior health clinicians about a variety of work and personal issues, or get assistance with matters related to personal finances and legal issues such as identity theft. Access to EAP is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, at no cost to you and all members of your household. Nationwide Pet Protection " Choose from 3 levels of reimbursement (50%, 70%, and 90%) and get cash back on eligible veterinary bills. Visit any vet, anywhere (no networks, no pre"approvals) and enjoy unlimited 24/7 access to veterinary professionals. LegalShield Legal Services " LegalShield provides you access to 24/7 legal advice, live member support, office consultations, document review, and legal forms. It can be utilized for the following types of services: estate planning, adoption, guardianship, immigration assistance, bankruptcy, debt collection, small claims assistance, driver's license restoration, moving traffic violations, landlord/tenant issues, foreclosure, and much more. Allstate Identity Protection " Allstate does more than monitor your credit reports and scores. They safeguard your personal information and the data you share. In the event of identity theft or fraud, Identity Protection will provide you access to Privacy Advocates, available 24/7 to assist you throughout the remediation process until the issue has been resolved. BELFOR's 401K Plan through TransAmerica " To be eligible to join the 401K savings plan, you must complete 6 months of service and be 21 years of age or older. You may join the plan on the first of any month following your 6 month employment anniversary. BELFOR makes a discretionary match with only contributions up to 8% of compensation being considered. Paid Time Off - Receive 5 days of Personal and/or Sick time after 90 days of employment and annually thereafer. In addition, receive 5 days of Vacation after 1 year of employment, 10 days after 2 years, and 15 days after 7 years. All Personal and Vacation time will renew on your anniversary date. ***DISCLAIMER: California employees will accrue Vacation on a weekly basis in accordance with state-specific policy. BELFOR Environmental employees in Colorado will accrue Vacation and Sick time in accordance with company-specific policy. Paid Holidays - BELFOR recognizes the following holidays as paid holidays for employees who have 90 days of service or more - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Additional Employee Benefits, Incentives & Opportunities: Discounts - Work boots store discount plus a $25 reimbursement. Receive reduced cost on products and services from 100s of name-brand vendors for personal, home, auto, and travel through the LifeMart program. Uniforms - T-Shirts, Polos, Hoodie, Jacket, Hats supplied by BELFOR. Pants on an allowance program. Training & Certifications - BELFOR offers industry training and certifications such as OSHA 10/30 Hour Construction, Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP), Asbestos Building Inspector, Boom/Lift/ Scaffolding, IICRC Fire & Smoke, Water, and more at no charge to employees. Employee Referrals - when an employee has referred a newly hired candidate the employee receives a $1,750 Referral Bonus: $750 after new hire completing 90 days, $1,000 after one year. Some restrictions apply including rehires/transfers do not qualify, and certain members of management are not eligible. CAT Travel - Employees have the opportunity to volunteer to go to other areas of the US and its territories to work in disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, landslides, etc. BELFOR pays for travel, lodging, and per diem, the employees gain great experience, meet other BELFORians, and see how other offices operate all while banking some decent money!

Created: 2025-04-06