Mitigation Technician - Water Fire & Mold - Experienced

iicrc-careers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Paul Davis is hiring experienced water, fire, and mold mitigation technicians for hands-on field work. The role requires personally performing mitigation tasks, operating equipment, and documenting moisture readings. You will join a team led by the Mitigation Manager and contribute to high-quality restoration services for clients in need.

Benefits include competitive pay, training, performance bonuses, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for advancement as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on field experience performing water, fire, or mold mitigation.
• You have personally done the work: water extraction and structural drying, mold remediation and containment, fire and smoke cleanup, or contents pack-out.
• You have personally operated the equipment: air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, negative air machines, moisture meters, thermal imaging.

Responsibilities

• High-level performance of water mitigation, tarping, board-up, mold remediation, and carpet cleaning/reinstallation according to Paul Davis and industry specifications, under the supervision of the Mitigation Manager.
• Set, monitor, and adjust drying equipment; document moisture readings daily.
• Build and maintain containment; follow all safety and PPE protocols.
• Focus and dedication to excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean, properly stocked and organized truck and all company equipment.
• Be accessible by phone and participate in the on-call schedule.
• Assist in warehousing and facility related tasks when necessary.
• Help other team members and be a leader for the team when needed.

Skills

Hands-on field experience

Night/weekend availability

Customer service mindset

Education

IICRC WRT certification preferred

IICRC ASD/AMRT/FSRT

Tools

Air movers

Dehumidifiers

Air scrubbers

Negative air machines

Moisture meters

Thermal imaging

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Reports To: Mitigation Manager

This role requires hands-on mitigation experience. Please read the requirements before applying.

We are hiring experienced water, fire, and mold mitigation technicians. If you have not personally worked losses in the field -- set air movers, pulled carpet and pad, cut out wet drywall, run a dehu, built containment -- this is not the right opening for you. We hire for attitude in a lot of roles. This one needs the reps.

What a Mitigation Technician with Paul Davis Does

• Serve others in your community in their time of need
• Make a difference for people whose property has been hit by disaster
• Take pride in completing projects -- mitigating flood and fire damage the right way
• Be empathetic and move with urgency

Why Join The Team?

Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and have career opportunities for people who want purpose out of their work. We provide industry training and give technicians the path to become experts in the field through certifications and Paul Davis University.

Our Mitigation Technicians are on the front lines of restoring their communities -- first on site after floods and fires, leading the mitigation effort to restore the property.

Values: Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.

Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.

Required -- Field Experience

1. Minimum 1 year of hands-on field experience performing water, fire, or mold mitigation. On job sites. Not warehouse, not dispatch, not adjacent trades.
2. You have personally done the work: water extraction and structural drying, mold remediation and containment, fire and smoke cleanup, or contents pack-out.
3. You have personally operated the equipment: air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, negative air machines, moisture meters, thermal imaging.
4. You can read a job and document it -- moisture readings, daily monitoring, photos.

Also Required

• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Ability to lift 75 LBS frequently
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime, and participate in the on-call rotation
• Desire to continually learn and grow

Preferred

• IICRC WRT (Water Damage Restoration Technician) -- or willing to obtain within 90 days, paid by us
• IICRC ASD, AMRT, or FSRT
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with Xactimate, DASH, Encircle, or similar field documentation software

Role on the Team (Responsibilities)

• High-level performance of water mitigation, tarping, board-up, mold remediation, and carpet cleaning/reinstallation according to Paul Davis and industry specifications, under the supervision of the Mitigation Manager
• Set, monitor, and adjust drying equipment; document moisture readings daily
• Build and maintain containment; follow all safety and PPE protocols
• Focus and dedication to excellent customer service
• Maintain a clean, properly stocked and organized truck and all company equipment
• Be accessible by phone and participate in the on-call schedule
• Assist in warehousing and facility related tasks when necessary
• Help other team members and be a leader for the team when needed

Compensation and Benefits

• $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications
• Paid training and IICRC certification
• Bonus program for performance
• Leadership Development -- our company grows from the inside
• Monthly cross-training opportunities to advance your career
• Flex schedule
• Referral program
• Great culture and team dynamic

We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer!