Mitigation Technician

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Our client is seeking an experienced Mitigation Technician to join their team in the restoration and mitigation industry. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional with experience in water and fire mitigation, mold remediation, demolition, cleaning, equipment setup, and structural drying. The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency service calls, assessing and addressing property damage, setting up and monitoring drying equipment, and tracking moisture levels in residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, mold, and other damage. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to helping customers restore their homes and businesses to their original condition.

Position Overview

The Mitigation Technician is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency service jobs to perform advanced techniques for water and fire mitigation, as well as remediating areas damaged by mold, water or fire. Responsibilities include maintaining a fully stocked and prepared company vehicle to drive to work sites, obtaining necessary paperwork, preparing work areas for demolition, cleaning, equipment setup, drying and continually monitoring moisture levels until project completion.

Responsibilities

The Mitigation Technician will perform the following duties along with any additional duties as assigned by management per business needs. These duties are not listed in any particular order and are subject to change.

• Perform emergency board up, water extraction, and fire mitigation services efficiently and safely
• Prepare rooms / areas for work activities to include setting up staging areas and equipment.
• Perform demolition and general clean up.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing debris.
• Set drying equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to include securely storing equipment, tools, and supplies while not in use.
• Interface with customers and relay information to Project Manager and Superintendent when appropriate
• Complete paperwork, upload documents, and provide job updates into database as needed.
• Maintain warehouse, equipment, tools in clean and working condition.
• Ensure the company vehicle is always fully stocked.
• Monitor consumable material stock.
• Monitor the safety, security, efficiency, and appearance of the company vehicle.
• Monitor the safety, security, and appearance of the company jobsites.
• Recognize and mitigate jobsite safety hazards.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for after-hours service calls.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• IICRC Water Restoration certificate preferred.
• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training.
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems.
• Possess a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable based on business needs.
• Deep knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service.
• Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Eligible to operate a vehicle per company policy.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting from 41 pounds and heavier, assisted up to 50% of the time.
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.
• Occasionally climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work in extreme hot, cold, and humid conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to outdoor conditions, including inclement weather.
• Ability to work in a construction environment.
• Work may be performed at high elevations such as from a ladder and scaffolding.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high; ear protection worn as needed.
• Work includes handling hazardous materials and the use of personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. These protections apply to actual or perceived characteristics, association with a person with a protected characteristic, and any combination of protected characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, as required by applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact mtoovey@lynichor.com

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person