Mitigation Technician

Mitigation Technician

Join a growing team that takes pride in doing the job right and backs each other up to get it done.

Location: Paul Davis Restoration of Downriver Detroit

Reports To: Mitigation Manager

Type: Full-Time | Field-Based | On-Call Rotation Required

Primary Objective: Execute mitigation work correctly, efficiently, and completely. This role is responsible for:

• Supporting mitigation jobs in the field
• Following established processes and direction
• Ensuring all work is properly completed and documented before leaving the job site

You are not expected to manage jobs—but you are expected to do your part right every time.

What This Role Is Responsible For:

• Responding to mitigation jobs (water, fire, mold, storm)
• Performing extraction, demolition, cleaning, and equipment setup
• Following direction from the Mitigation Manager and Lead Technician
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized job site
• Representing the company professionally with homeowners

Job Completion Standard (Non-Negotiable): Before leaving any job site, you are responsible for ensuring:

• All assigned work is fully completed
• Photos are taken clearly and completely
• Job notes are entered accurately
• Required documentation (MICA/logs) is complete
• All data is synced and uploaded

If it's not completed and documented, the job is not done.

Daily Expectations:

• Be ready to move—no waiting for direction
• Follow instructions clearly and completely
• Ask questions when something is unclear
• Maintain urgency while paying attention to detail
• Take pride in doing the job right the first time

Initiative & Problem-Solving:

• Take initiative to keep work moving—do not wait to be told every step
• Identify and communicate issues early instead of letting them slow the job down
• Find practical solutions to small problems while staying within company processes
• Ask for direction when something impacts safety, scope, or quality
• We value people who take initiative—but not at the expense of doing things correctly.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in mitigation, construction, or related field preferred
• Willingness to learn and follow systems and processes
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through
• Comfortable working in a team environment

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs
• Ability to work after hours/on-call as needed
• Willingness to work in residential and commercial environments

Compensation:

• Hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to grow into Lead Technician or higher roles
• Paid training and development opportunities

Our Standard:

• Deliver what you promise
• Respect the individual
• Have pride in what you do
• Practice continuous improvement

Final Note: This is not a role for someone who cuts corners or leaves things unfinished. We are building a team that:

• Moves quickly
• Follows process
• Finishes jobs the right way

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team that holds a high standard, we encourage you to apply. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.