Water Mitigation Technician

Livonia Chamber of Commerce; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Services Technician at Paul Davis Restoration of Livonia leads rapid response to water, fire, and mold damage, delivering dependable remediation with empathy and urgency. You will follow structured processes, maintain safety, and support customers through challenging recoveries.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment. Overnight and weekend availability may be required to meet urgent restoration needs in the Livonia

Qualifications

• Stable, systematic worker with ability to follow leadership.
• Excellent communication and listening skills; empathetic customer service.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Fluent in English; valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform water, fire, and mold cleaning, mitigation, and remediation including tarping and board-ups as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked truck and company equipment.
• Be accessible by phone and participate in the on-call schedule as required.
• Assist with warehousing, facility tasks, and support team members as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service with empathy, urgency, and professionalism.
• Follow direction from leadership and adhere to structured processes and safety requirements.
• Represent the Paul Davis brand with integrity and reliability.

Skills

Stable worker

Structured processes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Lifts 75 lbs

English fluency

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to overtime

Job description

SUMMARY

The Emergency Services Technician is on the front lines of restoring homes and businesses after disasters such as floods and fires. The ideal candidate demonstrates risk-free, predictable, and fact-based behavior, excelling at task management within structured, systematic processes. This role requires stability, focus, and the ability to follow leadership direction while delivering high-quality work. Successful team members bring empathy, reliability, and discipline to a fast-paced environment, ensuring customers receive extraordinary care during their time of need.

OUTCOMES

• Ensure services meet Paul Davis and industry standards – compliance >90%.
• On time arrival – 100%

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform water, fire, and mold cleaning, mitigation, and remediation including tarping and board-ups as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked truck and company equipment.
• Be accessible by phone and participate in the on-call schedule as required.
• Assist with warehousing, facility tasks, and support team members as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service with empathy, urgency, and professionalism.
• Follow direction from leadership and adhere to structured processes and safety requirements.
• Represent the Paul Davis brand with integrity and reliability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Stable, systematic worker who excels in task management and structured processes.
• Risk-free, predictable, and fact-based decision-making style.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow direction from leadership.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with ability to support customers and team members.
• Dedication to customer service with empathy and urgency.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude; reliable and dependable under pressure.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs frequently.
• Fluent in English; valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Desire to join a new organization and actively contribute to building a customer-first culture that is a workplace of choice for high performers.
• Previous experience in fire, water or mold cleaning and restoration is a differentiator
• WRT, FSRT, ASD and CRMR certifications a plus

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Paul Davis is a fast-growing leader in restoration and reconstruction, trusted by insurance providers and commercial property owners across North America. We are expanding locally and creating career opportunities for people who want meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our team lives by our Vision, Mission, and Values, and we seek individuals who share these commitments and want to help build a culture of excellence.

As this is a new and growing company, specific job duties, responsibilities, and position requirements may be adjusted as needed to support business demands and team development. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt will be essential to success in this role.

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

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