Mitigation Technician

Alert Disaster Restoration; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert Disaster Restoration is seeking a Mitigation Technician to support our Emergency Response and Pressure Washing Team in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on cleanup and mitigation for water, fire, mold, and other disasters at residential and commercial properties.

You will perform disaster response, water extraction, structural drying, and demolition, while setting up and removing dehumidifiers, fans, and purifiers.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform demolition work, including climbing, extreme temperatures, and confined spaces.
• IICRC WRT and Mold certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist on disaster response, emergency mitigation, water extraction, structural drying, and demolition.
• Set up and remove dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other equipment at the work site.
• Perform moisture mapping and loss documentation using MICA and other software.
• Perform initial loss inspection and removal of drywall, carpets, insulation, etc.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Demolition ability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

On-call readiness

Education

IICRC WRT and Mold certification (preferred)

Tools

MICA software

Job description

Mitigation Technician will be critical to our Emergency Response and Pressure Washing Team:

Mitigation 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

• Works with other crew members 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.
• 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 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)

Hours

Full-Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm (30 min lunch), Optional Overtime included with pre-approval from Mitigation Manager or as scheduled by Dispatch and Scheduling Department.