Water Mitigation Technician

HighGround; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

401k employer match

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Vehicle

Paid Training

Job summary

Kennedy Restoration in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Water Mitigation Technician to remove water, dry structures, and manage containment for homes and businesses. This role requires flexibility for on-call shifts as part of a 24/7 emergency service.

Certification is preferred but not required; pay varies with experience. Responsibilities include water extraction, drying equipment setup, documentation, and mold containment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up commercial/residential drying equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Available for 24-hour on-call shifts (6-week rotation).
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Structural in place drying methods.
• Water extraction and removal of water-damaged materials.
• Set up and monitoring of drying equipment.
• Job documentation and record-keeping.
• Set up and maintain containment.
• Containment and remediation of mold-impacted materials.

Skills

Water mitigation

Water extraction

Drying equipment setup

Containment

Documentation

Mold remediation

Education

IICRC WRT certification

Tools

Company Vehicle

Job description

Kennedy Restoration, the premier restoration company in the Pacific NW is hiring a full-time Water Mitigation Technician. The Water Mitigation Technician is responsible for the completion of water removal, and structural drying for residential or commercial properties that have been affected by fire, water, or mold damage. We are a 24/7 emergency service company so applicants must be available to work a rotating on-call schedule. IICRC, WRT certification with two years of experience is preferred but not required. Pay depends on your experience level.

Specific Duties for the Water Mitigation Technician:

• Structural in place drying methods
• Water extraction and removal of water-damaged materials
• Set up and monitoring of drying equipment
• Job documentation and record-keeping
• Set up and maintain containment
• Containment and remediation of building materials impacted with mold

Position Requirements for Water Mitigation Technician:

• Experience in responding, and setting up commercial/residential drying equipment
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be available for 24 hours on-call services (6 Week rotation) during a work shift
• Strong work ethic and desire to be a part of a team
• Willingness to learn

Physical requirements:

• Must lift heavy items up to 75lbs on a routine basis

We offer a compensation package that includes; $18-21 hr, Personal Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, 401k employer match, Medical & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Company Vehicle, Additional Paid Training, and other perks.

Kennedy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.