1-800 Water Damage of NYC is currently interviewing candidates to add to our growing Emergency Response Team. The position of Priority Responder (Fire Chaser) will respond upon real-time active emergency situations caused by fire or flooding. The priority responder will be provided with real-time leads that are originated by company paid for services and will be expected to head to the location of the emergency as soon as the notification is received. Once at the scene, the responder will make contact, educate, and sell our services to the affected homeowner or commercial property representative. We are only reviewing candidates that are compassionate, have outgoing personalities, and a desire in helping others restore their property after they have been struck with unexpected loss of their home, possessions, or business. Requirements: Candidates must be able to provide quick response times to real-time emergency through provided lead services within an assigned geographic area. Ability to work late nights and weekends. Day and night shifts are currently available. The successful candidate will possess outside route sales experience Experience in construction/restoration sales, public adjusting, and chasing fires are all desirable traits for our ideal applicant, along with being highly motivated including the ability to perform and produce in a fast paced, highly competitive industry. Candidates who have a track record of success in construction sales and who possess the aptitude, self-assurance, and disposition necessary to perform and deliver in the intense, competitive environment of fire chasing will be given considerable consideration. Primary duties of the responder: The Priority Responder's primary responsibility is to arrive quickly to any scene of a fire emergency to consult with property owners impacted by fire damage to enable the implementation of property recovery initiatives. The Emergency Responder will utilize fire/police calls to respond to local calls and discern the types of services needed.• Must have experience with outside route sales • Monitors lead sources for real time activity• Responding to the emergency without direction based upon the real time lead• Educate and sell company services upon arrival at the scene immediately after notification is given• Establish and maintain working relationships with the customers/homeowners• Weekly activity to be tracked and logged for submission• Establish and maintain working relationships with local emergency response agencies and local community
***This is a Salary plus Commission based job with incentive bonuses based upon performance. Depending on the candidate's experience, expected pay range including commission and bonuses can be between $65,000- $125,000. Compensation: $65,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Choose a Rewarding Career with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a trusted property restoration company serving customers across the nation. With locations spanning coast-to-coast, we help home and business owners return their property to its original condition, while restoring what truly matters—health and safety. Our team is fully vetted, IICRC-certified, and insured for your safety.
What We Do
We handle a range of restoration projects including emergency mitigation, water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, fire and smoke damage restoration, sewage cleanup, mold remediation, and much more. We understand how stressful this situation can be, which is why we are equipped to help you deal with insurance companies, property management, and the many other parties interested or involved with the damage. Our water damage technicians, sales teams, and administrative professionals take pride in helping others through home and commercial building restoration.
Our Values
Owned by the BELFOR Franchise Group, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is dedicated to excellence. We provide services with a personal touch but are also backed by the expertise of an internationally renowned restoration company. Because clients are going through an extremely difficult and emotionally taxing time, we provide caring support, upfront communication, and effective services. We believe in full transparency, which is why we provide customized solutions and pricing upfront.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to 1-800-Water Damage Corporate.