Water Damage Specialist - Intermediate

The intermediate Water Damage Specialist acts as head of the water damage team handling residential and small commercial losses. They demonstrate knowledge and technical competence in IICRC standard work practices for water and mold damage. Competence includes use, care, and maintenance of water extraction, drying equipment, and moisture detection instruments.

Specialists determine the extent, dimension, and distribution of moisture while documenting water losses. They assist in developing basic level technicians and support advanced technicians on complex projects. In catastrophe service, they manage multiple losses, organizing temporary workers.

Daily tasks involve receiving supervisor instructions, directing teams on PPE use, and reviewing project requirements. They provide field documentation, photographic records, charts, and sketches. Vehicle safety inspections and maintenance ensure readiness for jobs.

Compliance with BELFOR standards safeguards property, with deep customer service knowledge essential. Ability to work under time constraints meets deadlines, including periodic travel, nights, and weekends. This role is level 3 in the Water Damage progressive itinerary.