Technician - Mitigation

First Onsite Property Restoration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a Technician to gain hands-on experience with a range of tools and equipment while learning emergency restoration and disaster recovery. You’ll work with a skilled team on diverse projects, from initial mitigation to site cleanup, adapting to each assignment.

The role emphasizes safety, following industry standards and company programs. Basic computer skills help track updates as you become proficient with industry tools and contribute to outcomes for

Qualifications

• Possesses or can obtain Water Mitigation Certification within 1 year.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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

Restoration experience

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Education

Water Mitigation Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

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 their 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, 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 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.