Lead Mitigation Technician – Water & Fire Restoration Lead

Kids for the Future; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k), PTO

Job summary

The Lead Mitigation Technician at Kustom leads emergency and non-emergency restoration projects, supervising crews and coordinating operations on water, mold, and fire remediation. This role emphasizes safety, paperwork, equipment setup, and moisture monitoring until completion.

Candidates should hold IICRC water certification, have supervisory experience, and be able to travel and work nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• IICRC water certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in restoration/construction.
• Experience with MICA, Dash or similar water mitigation software.
• Knowledge of basic construction safety.
• Proficient with communication devices and technology.
• Strong problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel; ability to work nights and weekends.
• Detail oriented with ability to interpret mold assessment protocols.
• Eligible to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee emergency water extraction services.
• Supervise crew and manage job sites.
• Perform demolition tasks and setup of drying equipment.
• Ensure safety, EPA/OSHA compliance, and PPE use.
• Maintain field documentation and project sketches.
• Monitor moisture levels and drying objectives.
• Inspect jobs for quality and safety weekly.
• Maintain and repair drying equipment.
• Manage vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with management on progress and challenges.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Water mitigation knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to travel

Night/weekend work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IICRC Water Certification

Tools

MICA

Dash

Job description

The Lead Mitigation Technician at Kustom leads emergency and non-emergency restoration projects, supervising crews and coordinating operations on water, mold, and fire remediation. This role emphasizes safety, paperwork, equipment setup, and moisture monitoring until completion.

Candidates should hold IICRC water certification, have supervisory experience, and be able to travel and work nights/weekends as needed.