Mitigation Technician

Mitigation Technician

The Mitigation Technician is responsible for performing water mitigation, content manipulation, fire and smoke cleaning of structure and contents, and remediation of mold and microbial contamination within residential and commercial structures. This position provides initial leadership in emergency situations and support on general restoration and structural cleaning jobs while providing excellent customer service and representation of the company.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Providing on-site emergency services for water damage to alleviate the water problem and minimize further damage to the property.
• Constructing containment systems and critical barriers.
• Operating air scrubbers, dehumidifiers, and other mitigation equipment.
• Executing demolition, often with precision.
• Monitoring moisture and humidity and performing dry checks over the appropriate period of time.
• Performing specialized cleaning such as mold remediation.
• Safely and responsibly transporting equipment and supplies in company owned vehicles.
• Cleaning and maintaining company owned vehicles on a daily basis.
• Maintaining appropriate and accurate inventory of company and customer property.
• Providing specialized knowledge in the restoration field, including water damage, contents cleaning, mold remediation, etc.
• Having a strong knowledge of use of chemicals and other work hazards.
• Being on call on a rotating basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Working occasional overtime when necessary to deliver project on time and with excellence.
• Communicating clearly and openly with Director of Specialty Services, Estimators, and Team Leads.
• Showing abilities to work independently and with a team.
• Participating in continuing education and training to hone and develop skills and safety practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Experience in mitigation and construction restoration. Certification with IICRC a plus.

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Wisconsin state driver's license.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to stand, squat, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, walk, push, pull, crouch and crawl for long periods of time
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, from 50-100 lbs., necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to work in high and/or tight places
• Maintain balance in all situations
• See and hear well with or without correction to avoid safety hazards to themselves and others
• Coordinate movement with eyes, hands, fingers, and feet
• Ability to work in various weather conditions including outdoor and outdoor exposure to heat and cold
• Ability to work in varying job conditions from clean to dirty environments and other unsanitary conditions, with provision of appropriate protective clothing and equipment
• Accurate vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various customers and meeting sites
• Ability to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone

Equal opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act compliant/ Veterans' preference policy/Drug free workplace