Experienced Mitigation Technician - Fire & Water Restoration

iicrc-careers; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

SERVPRO is hiring an Experienced Mitigation Technician (Fire & Water Restoration) to join our Fire & Water Division. If you know restoration, we want you on the team to run clean, efficient mitigation jobs with proper documentation.

This role is not entry-level cleanup; you’ll handle containment, drying systems, extractions, and sequencing, with opportunities for advancement from Lead Tech to Crew Chief and PM/Estimator.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in fire and/or water mitigation (preferred).
• Understanding of drying principles, equipment, and job flow.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Strong work ethic—show up ready, move with purpose.
• Clean, professional communication on jobs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage containment, drying systems, and equipment
• Perform extractions, demo, and material removal
• Navigate attics, crawlspaces, and tight working environments
• Follow proper PPE, safety, and IICRC-based standards
• Document work clearly (notes, photos, daily updates)
• Maintain clean, organized, job sites

Skills

Mitigation experience

Drying principles

Independent worker

Professional communication

Job description

SERVPRO is hiring an Experienced Mitigation Technician (Fire & Water Restoration) to join our Fire & Water Division. If you know restoration, we want you on the team to run clean, efficient mitigation jobs with proper documentation.

This role is not entry-level cleanup; you’ll handle containment, drying systems, extractions, and sequencing, with opportunities for advancement from Lead Tech to Crew Chief and PM/Estimator.