Mitigation Technician

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Mitigation Technician restoring water-, fire-, and mold-damaged properties for Watterson Environmental Group. Operating drying equipment, performing cleanup, documenting progress, and serving customers at job sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform water mitigation, fire/smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and demolition services under the direction of the Mitigation Manager
  • Assess damaged areas and help determine the scope of work, including salvageable and non-salvageable materials
  • Set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment such as air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and moisture monitoring devices
  • Perform extraction, debris removal, demolition, cleaning, sanitizing, and contents handling
  • Document job progress with photos, moisture readings, sketches, and daily job notes using approved systems and software
  • Communicate with customers regarding project status, expectations, and daily activities
  • Drive and operate company vehicles, trailers, and restoration equipment
  • Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
  • Assist with containment setup, negative air systems, and site protection measures
  • Load, unload, inventory, and transport equipment, materials, and contents between job sites, warehouses, and storage facilities
  • Support warehouse organization, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep
  • Collaborate with team members, supervisors, subcontractors, and other departments to complete projects efficiently and meet quality standards
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations and customer needs

Requirements:

  • 1 or more of IICRC Restoration Certifications (WRT, ASD, FSRT, etc.) preferred
  • 2 or more years as an experienced Restoration Technician preferred
  • 1-2 years of general work experience
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
  • Valid Driver’s license in good standing without restrictions
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment, materials, and debris weighing up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physical labor for extended periods
  • Comfortable working in confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and other challenging environments
  • Ability to work around water, mold, fire, smoke, and other property damage conditions while wearing required PPE
  • Ability to operate mitigation equipment and safely handle tools and materials used in restoration work
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and job-site environments
  • Ability to travel to customer locations and respond to emergency service calls as needed
  • Must participate in required training, certification programs, safety meetings, and continuing education activities
  • Ability to follow company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, hazard communication, and safe equipment operation practices
  • Technical proficiency with new technologies and digital platforms

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • EAP
  • STD/LTD
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life
  • Supplemental: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Reachable by phone during waiting to be engaged periods, but otherwise free to use your time for personal activities unless contacted to report for duty