Water Mitigation Technician

Dry Force Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401k employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Vehicle

Life Insurance

Additional Paid Training

Job summary

Kennedy Restoration is seeking a Water Mitigation Technician to perform water removal, drying, and containment for both residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, or mold damage.

We operate 24/7 with rotating on-call shifts. IICRC WRT certification is preferred and two years of experience are desirable. Pay ranges from $18–$21 per hour, with benefits including PTO, 401k, and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new protocols.

Responsibilities

• Respond to water damage incidents and perform mitigation tasks.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment and containment.
• Document job details and maintain records.
• Assist with water extraction and removal of damaged materials.
• Provide biohazard cleanup where applicable.
• Work on on-call schedule on a rotating basis.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Willingness to learn

Education

IICRC WRT certification

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

• Water damage services
• 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
• Biohazard cleanup

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
• Customer service driven mindset
• 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.