Disaster Restoration Technician — Emergency Response Pro

firstonsiteus; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite provides restoration and disaster recovery services on demanding projects. As a Skilled Tradesman, you will perform a range of restoration tasks, assist with mitigation activities, and support daily field operations on site.

You will handle hands-on restoration, construction, and demolition tasks, maintain tools and vehicles, and stay adaptable to overtime and on-call emergency shifts, including potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess or willingness to obtain a Water Mitigation Certificate within 1 year.
• Restoration experience, preferred (will train).
• Construction experience, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mitigation activities, including water extraction, fire and mold remediation, light demolition, emergency board-ups, and equipment setup
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and job sites cleaned, stocked, and ready for rapid response
• Support daily project operations by completing documentation, tracking expenses, and communicating updates to leadership
• Perform physical labor on restoration, construction, and demolition sites, including loading materials and preparing safe work areas
• Utilize basic construction skills such as painting, drywall installation/patching, texturing, and interior finish work
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety protocols while working in potentially hazardous environments or disaster sites
• Be flexible with overtime, weekend work, 24/7 emergency response, and potential travel as needed

Skills

Restoration experience

Construction experience

Education

Water Mitigation Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Onsite provides restoration and disaster recovery services on demanding projects. As a Skilled Tradesman, you will perform a range of restoration tasks, assist with mitigation activities, and support daily field operations on site.

You will handle hands-on restoration, construction, and demolition tasks, maintain tools and vehicles, and stay adaptable to overtime and on-call emergency shifts, including potential travel as needed.