Lead Mitigation Technician

Alert Disaster Restoration; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert Disaster Restoration is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee disaster response operations for residential and commercial properties, ensuring proper mitigation, extraction, and structural drying per IICRC standards. The role involves driving company vehicles, leading on-site teams, and coordinating with customers for after-hours emergency responses.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work in extreme conditions, and a willingness to participate in after-hours call

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform demolition work, including climbing, working in extreme temperatures, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• IICRC Certificated in WRT and Mold (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead Crews with onsite responsibilities.
• Perform disaster response, emergency mitigation, water extraction, structural drying, and demolition, following IICRC standards.
• Set dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other equipment at the work site, ensuring proper setup and removal.
• Perform moisture mapping and loss documentation, utilizing MICA and other proprietary software.
• Perform initial loss inspection.
• Remove drywall, carpets, insulation, etc. and perform general demolition after a loss.
• Act as daily on-site contact for the customer, ensuring their needs are met and questions are answered.
• Participate in our 24-hour call rotation, responding to emergency losses after hours and on weekends, as dictated by the on-call schedule.
• Drive company vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and other machinery.
• Rotated as needed into Pressure Washing Team
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Demolition work

Heavy lifting

Extreme temperatures

Education

IICRC WRT Certification

IICRC Mold Certification

Tools

MICA

Proprietary software

Job description

Lead Technician position will be critical in cleanup and mitigation services to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, or other disasters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Crews with onsite responsibilities.
• Perform disaster response, emergency mitigation, water extraction, structural drying, and demolition, following IICRC standards.
• Set dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other equipment at the work site, ensuring proper setup and removal.
• Perform moisture mapping and loss documentation, utilizing MICA and other proprietary software.
• Perform initial loss inspection.
• Remove drywall, carpets, insulation, etc. and perform general demolition after a loss.
• Act as daily on-site contact for the customer, ensuring their needs are met and questions are answered.
• Participate in our 24-hour call rotation, responding to emergency losses after hours and on weekends, as dictated by the on-call schedule.
• Drive company vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and other machinery.
• Rotated as needed into Pressure Washing Team
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform demolition work, including climbing, working in extreme temperatures, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• IICRC Certificated in WRT and Mold (preferred)

Hours

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm (30 min lunch), Optional Overtime included with pre-approval from Mitigation Manager or as scheduled by Dispatch and Scheduling Department.

• Participate in our 24 hour on call rotation, responding to emergency losses after hours and on weekends, as dictated by the on-call schedule.