Technician - Mitigation

First Onsite Property Restoration; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a hands-on Technician in Illinois to support recovery efforts after water, fire, and mold events. You will work with a skilled team, operate a range of restoration tools, and gain hands-on experience with emergency restoration and disaster recovery on diverse projects.

Safety is a priority: you will follow established safety programs, maintain accurate project updates with basic computer skills, and become proficient with industry-specific tools as

Qualifications

• Possesses or can obtain Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Restoration experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, fire, and mold mitigation, light demolition, and equipment setup
• Maintain clean, stocked, and response-ready company vehicles
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe job site
• Support project documentation, photos, and daily reports
• Track expenses, time, and complete necessary work orders
• Perform physical labor, debris removal, and material handling
• Provide flexible support across multiple service lines

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industry-specific tools

Job description

A Day in the Life of a Technician

At First Onsite, no two days look the same. One day you could be helping a business get back to work; the next, you're tackling a major demolition project with your team. As a Technician, you'll get hands‑on experience using a variety of tools and equipment while learning the ins and outs of emergency restoration and disaster recovery. Every project is unique—and you'll have a supportive, skilled team right there with you to get the job done.

Safety is always first. You'll follow proven safety programs and industry standards to keep yourself and your team protected. The work is fast‑paced, physically engaging, and incredibly rewarding—there's nothing quite like seeing the tangible difference you make for people and businesses in your time of need. With basic computer skills, you'll track project updates, and you'll quickly become proficient with industry‑specific tools and technology along the way.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water, fire, and mold mitigation, light demolition, and equipment setup
• Maintain clean, stocked, and response‑ready company vehicles
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe job site
• Support project documentation, photos, and daily reports
• Track expenses, time, and complete necessary work orders
• Perform physical labor, debris removal, and material handling
• Provide flexible support across multiple service lines

Experience & Education

• Possesses or can obtain Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Restoration experience, preferred
• Valid driver's license required

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary: $19 - $23 per hour