How to hire a water team leader

How to hire a water team leader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step water team leader hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a water team leader job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new water team leader
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your water team leader job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a water team leader for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect water team leader also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of water team leaders.

   Type of Water Team Leader	Description	Hourly rate
   Water Team Leader	Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.	$10-35
   Environmental Manager	An Environmental Manager supervises the environmental performance of private, public, and voluntary sector organizations. They are employed by government agencies, non-governmental organizations, or commercial entities.	$20-50
   Microbiology Laboratory Manager	A Microbiology Laboratory Manager is a leader who is in charge of the overall operations of a facility. Microbiology laboratory managers focus on the consistent implementation of the facility's procedures, business practices, and policies for employees... Show more	$31-64

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Quality
   • Safety Policies
   • Water Treatment Plant
   • Water Systems
   • Potable Water
   • Frac Operations
   • Pump Stations
   • Rig
   • CPR
   • Water Pumps
   • Onsite
   • RAN
   • DOT
   • Quality Standards

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve revenue objectives and reduce expenditures while ensuring payroll remains within budget.
   • Execute numerous construction jobs including drywall installation, flooring and subflooring, and plumbing.
   • Provide organizations solutions that aid personnel in the development of logistics strategies for new organizations and improve efficiency in specialize systems.
   • Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports to upper management and military personnel.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your water team leader job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A water team leader salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, water team leaders' average salary in montana is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level water team leaders earn 72% less than senior-level water team leaders.
   • Certifications. A water team leader with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a water team leader's salary.

   Average water team leader salary

   $40,464yearly

   $19.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level water team leader salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a water team leader job description

   A water team leader job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a water team leader job description:

   Water team leader job description example

   We are a reputable company that invests in our disaster cleanup team and offers a positive team environment . We pay our Water Damage Restoration Team Lead a competitive salary of $40,000 - $60,000 per year depending on experience, plus a quarterly sales commission . Our team also enjoys great benefits , including paid time off (PTO) and paid training on-site. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading!

   
   

   ABOUT ROTO-ROOTER

   Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter originally specialized in clearing tree roots and other obstructions from sewer lines. Today, we have grown to be the largest provider of residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services in North America. Our well-known jingle, "And away go troubles down the drain," says it all

   - we solve problems quickly while providing excellent customer service. Our independent Roto-Rooter franchise has grown to become the premier emergency plumbing service provider in Tennessee.

   We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, team-oriented work environment . We look out for each other and have open lines of communication between employees and management. Our company culture recognizes and rewards performance and hard work. Additionally, we offer our employees top pay, excellent benefits, job security, and opportunities for career advancement .

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   Ask yourself: Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you effectively prioritize and delegate multiple tasks? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you passionate about safety? Would you be able to give clear instructions and guidance to your team? If so, please consider applying for this Water Damage Restoration Team Lead position today!

   
   

   YOUR LIFE AS AN WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TEAM LEAD

   As a Water Damage Restoration Team Lead, you are a hero to our clients whose properties have suffered water damage. You come to work ready and well-trained for the variety of challenges each event brings. Upon arriving at the site with your team, you set about fixing any problems our clients have, which often requires removing materials from the home, setting up drying equipment, and monitoring the situation to ensure that all will be well when you leave. You also make sure that your team follows all safety guidelines and our established procedures. As the team lead, you are diligent, reliable, and responsible for making sure the project is completed on time. When our clients need us, you jump at the chance to go out and make a difference. You love serving your community and helping to save our clients' property!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   • Current Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC) certification
   • Experience as a service technician
   • Customer service skills

   Experience in the water damage restoration industry is preferred but not required.

   If you can meet these requirements and perform this disaster cleanup job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

   Location: 38401

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find water team leaders for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any water team leaders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level water team leaders with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your water team leader job on Zippia to find and recruit water team leader candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit water team leaders, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new water team leader

   Once you have selected a candidate for the water team leader position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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