Disaster Restoration Technician - Water & Fire Mitigation

First Onsite Property Restoration; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a hands-on Technician in Illinois to support recovery efforts after water, fire, and mold events. You will work with a skilled team, operate a range of restoration tools, and gain hands-on experience with emergency restoration and disaster recovery on diverse projects.

Safety is a priority: you will follow established safety programs, maintain accurate project updates with basic computer skills, and become proficient with industry-specific tools as

Qualifications

• Possesses or can obtain Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Restoration experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, fire, and mold mitigation, light demolition, and equipment setup
• Maintain clean, stocked, and response-ready company vehicles
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe job site
• Support project documentation, photos, and daily reports
• Track expenses, time, and complete necessary work orders
• Perform physical labor, debris removal, and material handling
• Provide flexible support across multiple service lines

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industry-specific tools

Job description

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a hands-on Technician in Illinois to support recovery efforts after water, fire, and mold events. You will work with a skilled team, operate a range of restoration tools, and gain hands-on experience with emergency restoration and disaster recovery on diverse projects.

Safety is a priority: you will follow established safety programs, maintain accurate project updates with basic computer skills, and become proficient with industry-specific tools as