Experienced Mitigation Technician – Water & Property Restoration

Zohorecruit; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CareMaster is expanding our Raleigh restoration team and seeks experienced Mitigation Technicians who understand property damage restoration. This is not an entry-level position, and candidates should bring direct restoration experience, strong communication, and a professional approach to customer interactions.

You will handle residential and commercial losses from initial response through drying and documentation.

Qualifications

• Direct restoration experience is required.
• At least 1 year of direct water mitigation or property restoration experience.
• Working knowledge of water extraction and structural drying.
• Experience operating air movers, dehumidifiers, moisture meters and extraction equipment.
• Experience performing controlled demolition on water-damaged structures.
• Understanding of safe jobsite practices and proper PPE.
• Ability to accurately document work performed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a restoration crew.
• Availability to participate in an emergency on-call rotation.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of restoration work, including lifting approximately 50 pounds and working in crawlspaces, attics and other confined areas

Responsibilities

• As a CareMaster Mitigation Technician, you will assist with residential and commercial property-loss projects throughout the Raleigh market, including: Emergency water extraction and mitigation.
• Setting and monitoring air movers, dehumidifiers and other drying equipment.
• Moisture detection, mapping and documentation.
• Removal of affected drywall, flooring, insulation and other damaged materials.
• Establishing containment and maintaining clean, organized jobsites.
• Fire and smoke damage restoration activities.
• Mold remediation and controlled demolition as appropriate.
• Equipment setup, monitoring, breakdown and maintenance.
• Documenting job progress and conditions in restoration software and mobile applications.
• Communicating professionally with customers during stressful property-loss situations.
• Participating in scheduled after-hours/on-call emergency response

Skills

Direct restoration experience

Water mitigation

Property restoration

Emergency on-call

Education

IICRC certifications (preferred)

Tools

Air movers

Dehumidifiers

Moisture meters

Extraction equipment

Controlled demolition

Job description

Experienced Mitigation Technician – Water & Property Restoration

Morrisville, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

Experienced Mitigation Technician – Water & Property Restoration

Experienced Restoration Professionals - We Want to Talk With You

CareMaster is expanding our Raleigh restoration team and is looking specifically for experienced Mitigation Technicians who already understand property damage restoration.

This is not an entry-level general labor position.

If you have worked in water mitigation, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, emergency services, or disaster restoration and know what it takes to professionally handle a loss from initial response through drying and documentation, we would like to meet you.

We value experienced restoration professionals who can walk onto a jobsite, understand what needs to happen, work effectively with a mitigation team, communicate professionally with customers, and take pride in doing the job correctly.

What You'll Be Doing

As a CareMaster Mitigation Technician, you will assist with residential and commercial property-loss projects throughout the Raleigh market, including:

Emergency water extraction and mitigation

Setting and monitoring air movers, dehumidifiers and other drying equipment

Moisture detection, mapping and documentation

Removal of affected drywall, flooring, insulation and other damaged materials

Establishing containment and maintaining clean, organized jobsites

Fire and smoke damage restoration activities

Mold remediation and controlled demolition as appropriate

Equipment setup, monitoring, breakdown and maintenance

Documenting job progress and conditions in restoration software and mobile applications

Communicating professionally with customers during stressful property-loss situations

Participating in scheduled after-hours/on-call emergency response

Who We Are Looking For

Direct restoration experience is required.

Strong candidates will have:

At least 1 year of direct water mitigation or property restoration experience

Working knowledge of water extraction and structural drying

Experience operating air movers, dehumidifiers, moisture meters and extraction equipment

Experience performing controlled demolition on water-damaged structures

Understanding of safe jobsite practices and proper PPE

Ability to accurately document work performed

Ability to work effectively as part of a restoration crew

Availability to participate in an emergency on-call rotation

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Ability to perform the physical requirements of restoration work, including lifting approximately 50 pounds and working in crawlspaces, attics and other confined areas

Preferred Experience

Candidates with any of the following will receive strong consideration:

ASD, AMRT, FSRT or additional IICRC certifications

Two or more years of water mitigation/restoration experience

Fire and smoke restoration experience

Mold remediation experience

Experience documenting mitigation projects electronically

Experience working within insurance restoration

Previous Crew Chief or Lead Technician responsibilities

Certifications are valuable but demonstrated restoration experience, professionalism and the ability to execute in the field matter to us as well.

Compensation & Performance Pay

Competitive hourly pay based on restoration experience, certifications, and demonstrated field capability.

For experienced Mitigation Technicians, CareMaster offers:

Hourly pay generally ranging from 20–25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Additional consideration for IICRC certifications, advanced restoration experience, leadership ability, and strong job documentation skills

Opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation as you demonstrate your value to the team

We understand that experienced restoration professionals bring real value to every loss they handle.

If you bring the experience, professionalism, and technical ability, we are prepared to recognize and compensate for that talent.

Why CareMaster

CareMaster has served property owners facing water, fire and other property damage for decades. We understand that restoration work requires more than physical ability. It requires urgency, technical knowledge, professionalism and compassion for customers who may be experiencing one of the most difficult days they have had.

We are looking for experienced restoration professionals who want to bring those skills to an established organization and become part of a team where their experience is recognized and valued.

If you already know this industry and are looking for your next long-term opportunity in restoration , we encourage you to apply.

Qualified applicants with direct restoration experience will receive priority consideration.