Lead Water Damage Restoration Technician

IICRC Required

Are you a restoration professional tired of companies that cut corners and undervalue leadership? Onesta General Contracting is the Pacific Northwest's next premier restoration division—and we need an experienced Lead Technician who takes pride in doing mitigation the right way, every time.

As our Lead Water Remediation Technician, you'll manage water damage projects from emergency response through completion while developing a crew of mitigation technicians. You'll engineer drying solutions, handle complex Category 2-3 losses, and deliver exceptional customer experiences during people's most stressful moments.

What we need: IICRC WRT certification, 3-6 years with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with moisture mapping and documentation technology. ASD/AMRT certifications strongly preferred.

What you get: $28-40/hr base (DOE) plus overtime, on-call premiums, and performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits, professional development budget, state-of-the-art equipment, and a clear advancement path in a growing division.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape culture and standards as a foundational team member. On-call rotation required. Physical work in challenging environments—we provide top-tier PPE and prioritize safety.

Compensation:

$28 - $40 hourly

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do Daily

As our Lead Water Remediation Technician, you'll manage 3-5 concurrent water damage projects while developing the next generation of mitigation professionals:

• Lead emergency response through completion – Own water-damage jobs from initial call to final dry-out sign-off
• Engineer drying solutions – Develop site-specific drying strategies that meet or exceed IICRC standards
• Build your team – Train and mentor 2-4 mitigation technicians in technical skills and customer service excellence
• Handle complex conditions – Perform selective demo, establish containment, and manage microbial/Category 2-3 water losses
• Deliver an experience – Create confident, informed customers during their most stressful moments
• Document with precision – Maintain professional moisture mapping, photo documentation, and digital project records
• Champion jobsite safety – Ensure full compliance with WA L&I/WISHA regulations and company safety protocols
• Be there when it matters – Participate in after-hours on-call rotation (approximately 1 week per month with premium pay)

Physical Reality: This role requires lifting 50 lbs regularly, working in confined spaces, and exposure to water-damaged environments. Average workweek is 40 hours plus on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications:

What Makes You Our Top Candidate

Required:

• IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) certification – current and in good standing
• 3-6 years of hands-on restoration experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Communication excellence – You can explain complex mitigation concepts to worried property owners and coach technicians with equal skill
• Technical proficiency – Comfortable with digital moisture mapping, 360° cameras, and mitigation documentation software
• Documentation skills – Experience with detailed project notes, daily logs, and moisture tracking
• Valid driver's license – Clean driving record required (extensive daily travel throughout Puget Sound region)

Strongly Preferred:

• IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD) and/or Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
• Xactimate estimating experience (or strong aptitude to learn quickly)
• OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Construction certification
• EPA RRP and/or WA State Asbestos Awareness certifications

What Sets You Apart: You're the technician other restorers call when they need advice. You stay current with industry best practices. You understand that exceptional mitigation is equal parts science, craftsmanship, and customer care. You're ready to build something meaningful as a foundational team member.

About Company

Onesta General Contracting is a new restoration division backed by established construction infrastructure. We're building the Pacific Northwest's premier emergency mitigation service with one mission: raising the standard of response and customer care.

Why join us? Ground-floor opportunity shaping culture and systems. Leadership invested in your certifications and development. State-of-the-art equipment. Competitive pay, plus overtime, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

The reality: On-call rotation required. Physical work in challenging environments. Full-Time Schedule. Seattle traffic min drives). We provide top-tier PPE and compensate fairly.

The trade-off: Premium pay, genuine growth opportunity, and pride in building something exceptional. We need professionals who value doing restoration right over doing it fast.

Salary : $28 - $40