Mitigation Technician

Kustom US, Inc in; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kustom US, Inc seeks a Mitigation Technician (Project Management) to respond to emergency and non-emergency service jobs, performing advanced techniques for water and fire mitigation, and remediating mold, water, or fire damaged areas. You'll prepare work areas, setup equipment, and monitor moisture levels until completion.

You will drive a crew vehicle, maintain stock, complete paperwork, and communicate with the Project Manager and Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• IICRC Water Restoration certificate preferred.
• Must identify consumables, usage and disposal requirements with training.
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency board up, water extraction, and fire mitigation services efficiently and safely.
• Prepare rooms / areas for work activities to include setting up staging areas and equipment.
• Perform demolition and general clean up.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing debris.
• Set drying equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to include securely storing equipment, tools, and supplies while not in use.
• Interface with customers and relay information to Project Manager and Superintendent when appropriate
• Complete paperwork, upload documents, and provide job updates into database as needed.
• Maintain warehouse, equipment, tools in clean and working condition.
• Ensure the company vehicle is always fully stocked.
• Monitor consumable material stock.
• Monitor the safety, security, efficiency, and appearance of the company vehicle.
• Monitor the safety, security and appearance of the company jobsites.
• Recognize and mitigate jobsite safety hazards.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for after-hours service calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Professional demeanor

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Customer service knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

IICRC Water Restoration certificate

Job description

Mitigation Technician (Project Management)

Position Overview

The Mitigation Technician is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency service jobs to perform advanced techniques for water and fire mitigation, as well as remediating areas damaged by mold, water or fire. Responsibilities include maintaining a fully stocked and prepared company vehicle to drive to work sites, obtaining necessary paperwork, preparing work areas for demolition, cleaning, equipment setup, drying and continually monitoring moisture levels until project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency board up, water extraction, and fire mitigation services efficiently and safely.
• Prepare rooms / areas for work activities to include setting up staging areas and equipment.
• Perform demolition and general clean up.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing debris.
• Set drying equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to include securely storing equipment, tools, and supplies while not in use.
• Interface with customers and relay information to Project Manager and Superintendent when appropriate
• Complete paperwork, upload documents, and provide job updates into database as needed.
• Maintain warehouse, equipment, tools in clean and working condition.
• Ensure the company vehicle is always fully stocked.
• Monitor consumable material stock.
• Monitor the safety, security, efficiency, and appearance of the company vehicle.
• Monitor the safety, security and appearance of the company jobsites.
• Recognize and mitigate jobsite safety hazards.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for after-hours service calls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• IICRC Water Restoration certificate preferred.
• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training.
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems.
• Possess a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable based on business needs.
• Deep knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service.
• Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Eligible to operate a vehicle per company policy.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting from 41 pounds and heavier, assisted up to 50% of the time.
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.
• Occasionally climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work in extreme hot, cold, and humid conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Environmental Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, including inclement weather.
• Ability to work in a construction environment.
• Work may be performed at high elevations such as from a ladder and scaffolding.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high; ear protection worn as needed.
• Work includes handling hazardous materials and the use of personal protective equipment.