Technician - Mitigation

FIRST ONSITE, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite is seeking a Technician to support restoration and disaster recovery efforts on homes and businesses. You’ll respond to incidents, assist with water, fire, and mold mitigation, and work with a team to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

You’ll document progress, maintain organized work areas, and follow First Onsite policies while building your skills on different project types. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Possesses water/fire/mold mitigation knowledge and safety awareness.
• Willing to obtain Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; restoration experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license is 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

Water mitigation

Fire mitigation

Mold mitigation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year

High school diploma or equivalent

Restoration experience, preferred

Valid driver's license

Job description

A Day in the Life of a Technician

As a Technician, you'll start your day ready to respond to restoration and disaster recovery projects, working as part of a team to help restore homes, businesses, and properties after unexpected events. You'll assist with a variety of project and demolition site activities, following established procedures and using industry-specific tools and equipment to complete work safely and effectively. No two days will look exactly the same, and your work will play an important role in helping customers get back to normal.

A Day in the Life of a Technician

As a Technician, you'll start your day ready to respond to restoration and disaster recovery projects, working as part of a team to help restore homes, businesses, and properties after unexpected events. You'll assist with a variety of project and demolition site activities, following established procedures and using industry-specific tools and equipment to complete work safely and effectively. No two days will look exactly the same, and your work will play an important role in helping customers get back to normal. Throughout the day, you'll work alongside your teammates to complete assigned tasks, maintain a clean and organized work area, and follow First Onsite policies and procedures. You'll use basic computer skills to complete required documentation and communicate project information as needed. You'll also learn and apply proper techniques for operating restoration equipment and tools, building your skills and experience as you work on different types of projects. Safety will be a priority in everything you do. You'll follow work-safe practices, company safety programs, and applicable legislative requirements while working at restoration and demolition sites. By working together, following procedures, and taking pride in the quality of your work, you'll help deliver dependable restoration services when customers need them most.

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, or 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.