Water Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers good opportunities for hands-on work in restoration services with the potential for developing supervision and technical skills.
- Engaging work in emergency restoration services
- Potential for skill development and certifications
- Supportive environment with teamwork focus
Pros
- Opportunity to work in emergency response and damage restoration
- Potential to develop technical skills and certifications
- Supportive company culture focusing on teamwork
Cons
- Physically demanding job with variable hours
- Exposure to challenging environments and chemicals
- Limited upward mobility without additional certifications or management experience
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Field-based with some on-call requirements
Good fit
- Experienced technicians in damage restoration
- Candidates with strong physical stamina
- Those wanting to learn and grow in a technical environment
Not recommended for
- Those seeking strictly office-based work
- Individuals averse to physically demanding tasks
- Job seekers preferring predictable hours
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Company Description
Do you want to be part of a locally owned business that you will be part of the team not just a number ?
Then don’t miss your chance to join our team as a Fire Damage or Water Damage Lead Technician. In this position, you will be making a difference each and every day.
EMS is seeking someone who is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, enjoys supervising others, and is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you’ll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and super-excited about routinely exceeding expectations?
Qualification:
- Valid driver's license (Required)
- Available for a mandatory on call rotational schedule
- Dependable, friendly, great attitude, effective oral communication
- Experience in water/ mold restoration 1-5 years
- Experience in fire restoration(Preferred)
- High school diploma/GED
- IICRC certifications (Preferred)
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
- Be able to work in all climates including extreme heat and cold
- Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Exposure to chemicals
- Walking and standing for long periods of time, driving, sitting, climbing,
- Ability to climb ladders and work at ceiling heights
- Ability to work in tight spaces (e.g., crawls spaces under buildings)
- Repetitive pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects
Responsibilities:
- Water extraction, light demolition, use of hand tools and power tools
- Develop knowledge of structural drying techniques & become knowledgeable in the operation of specialized equipment on job sites
- Excellent client service
- Inventory and load the work vehicle with equipment, products, and supplies needed for each project
- Maintain a clean and organized vehicle and clean equipment appearance
- Prepare rooms/areas for work activities
- Set up staging area and equipment for each project
- Leave job site with a clean and orderly appearance
- Ensure clear two-way communication with crew chief and other technicians (especially regarding customer needs and concerns)
- Perform end-of-day/end-of-job cleanup and breakdown to leave job site with a clean and orderly appearance
- Understand and follow safety and risk management guidelines on the job site.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Lenexa, KS 66215 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lenexa, KS 66215: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
