Mitigation Technician
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Job Description
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

















