Mitigation Tech

Aerotek; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Mitigation Technician in Great Falls, MT. This role involves demolition and cleanup in properties affected by disasters, with hands-on mitigation for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage.

It is a contract-to-hire position with on-site work and a pay range of $20–$22 per hour. Responsibilities include using hand and power tools, following safety procedures, lifting up to 50 lbs, and providing customer-focused service to the team and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of proven work history in general labor, construction, or a similar hands‑on role.
• Willingness to learn disaster demolition and cleanup techniques for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage.
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work professionally with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), sometimes repetitively.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition and cleanup work in vacant properties after disasters.
• Assist with water, fire, smoke, and mold damage mitigation.
• Use hand and power tools safely to complete tasks.
• Follow safety procedures for disaster cleanup and mold remediation.
• Lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 lbs., repeatedly.
• Work on your feet for extended periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized work site during mitigation activities.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service and communicate with team members and supervisors.
• Support the team in other emergency and disaster recovery tasks as assigned.

Skills

General labor

Tool use

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Mitigation Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on demolition and cleanup work in vacant homes and buildings following natural disasters and other emergency events. You help restore properties affected by water, fire, smoke, and mold damage by performing hands‑on mitigation tasks and supporting overall disaster recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition and cleanup work in vacant residential and commercial properties following natural disasters and emergency events.
• Assist with water, fire, smoke, and mold damage mitigation, including removal of damaged materials and debris.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete demolition and restoration tasks.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines for disaster cleanup, mold remediation, and damage control.
• Lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., often repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Work on your feet for extended periods, including bending, kneeling, squatting, and standing to access damaged areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site during and after mitigation activities.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Support the team in any other emergency and disaster recovery tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of proven work history in general labor, construction, or a similar hands‑on role.
• Willingness to learn disaster demolition and cleanup techniques for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage.
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work professionally with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), sometimes repetitively.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
• Clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with carpet cleaning is a plus.
• Previous experience with water, fire, smoke damage, and mold remediation is preferred but not required.
• General labor and construction experience.
• Willingness to be trained and develop new skills in disaster recovery and mitigation.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, demonstrated through consistent work history.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that invests in training and development, offering the chance to build specialized skills in disaster recovery and property restoration. The company provides solid benefits and opportunities for advancement, including a clear path to move into a lead position and earn a raise after the initial contract period. You work in an environment that values hard work, reliability, and teamwork, giving you the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Work Environment

You work primarily in vacant commercial and residential properties that have been affected by natural disasters or other emergencies. The role is hands‑on and physically active, requiring extended periods on your feet and frequent lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. You regularly use hand and power tools in a construction‑like setting, following safety procedures and wearing appropriate work attire suitable for demolition and cleanup tasks. The environment can include dust, debris, and damaged building materials, and you collaborate closely with a field team to restore properties to a safe and clean condition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Great Falls, MT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Great Falls, MT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Great Falls,MT.

About Aerotek

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.