Water / Fire Restoration Technician

Mitigation Technician

The Mitigation Technician is responsible for performing mitigation and restoration services at residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, mold, or storm damage. This role involves emergency response, damage assessment, equipment setup, demolition, monitoring drying progress, and ensuring work is completed according to industry standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency water losses and perform mitigation services
• Conduct inspections and assess water damage using moisture detection equipment
• Extract standing water and remove damaged materials
• Perform controlled demolition (drywall, flooring, insulation, cabinetry, etc.)
• Set up and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers
• Apply antimicrobial and cleaning treatments as required
• Ensure job sites are safe, clean, and properly contained
• Communicate with customers effectively regarding the restoration process
• Load and maintain equipment and vehicles
• Follow company procedures and IICRC standards
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift 5075 lbs. regularly
• Ability to work in confined spaces, crawlspaces, attics, and hazardous conditions
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to operate hand tools and restoration equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and customer service skills
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
• Wear uniform per handbook
• Vehicle maintenance & cleanliness
• Able to discuss proprietary programs like Master Moments, a customer service initiative focused on customer communications.
• Be prepared daily for scheduled jobs
• Check & complete job tasks daily when work is completed
• Ability to work after hours and weekends on-call

Work Environment:

This role functions within both field-based operational environments working at residential and commercial properties and office settings. It entails regular daily travel throughout the designated territory to engage with customers and insurance partners at their respective locations. Employees will be required to visit job sites, restoration projects, or commercial properties, which may involve exposure to hazardous environments that may require use of PPE including respirators, gloves, and protective suits. Exposure to dust, debris, and damaged structures. On-call availability for major events to include possible travel out of state.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees in this position may be required to: sit, stand, walk, and drive for extended periods; use standard office equipment including computers and mobile devices; occasionally lift or carry materials up to approximately 50-75 pounds; travel regularly within assigned territory; fingering and repetitive motions, such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment; express or exchange ideas with others quickly, accurately, and receive and act on detailed information; close visual acuity to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes, such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens and expansive reading; inside working conditions: the change of building environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating. May be required to travel for short periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Built on a foundation of great brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access. By joining ServiceMaster, you'll be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.

Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

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 The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.