Lead Technician, Water and Fire Restoration

Job overview

The Lead Technician, Water and Fire Restoration role is onsite in Johnson City, TN, with compensation of $20–$25 per hour. The position supports Conrad’s Water & Fire’s restoration operation in the Tri-Cities market. The lead technician directs mitigation crews and manages job documentation, customer communication, and field execution during restoration projects. The role helps deliver organized, well-documented work and may support growth toward project management or operations leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead water, fire, and mold mitigation projects
• manage technicians onsite
• complete initial walkthroughs and job setup
• document moisture readings, photos, and daily progress
• ensure appropriate equipment placement and drying strategy
• maintain documentation quality and job profitability standards
• communicate with customers and management
• respond to emergency after-hours calls as part of a rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead technician

water and fire restoration

conrad's water & fire

johnson city tn

mitigation

water damage

fire damage

mold mitigation

crew leadership

on-call rotation

monday–friday

$20–$25/hr

paid training

certification support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Advancement path into project management
• paid training and certifications
• overtime opportunities
• leadership development.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday through Friday with a required on-call rotation and after-hours emergency response as needed.

About the employer

Conrad's Water Damage and Fire Restoration is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.