Water Damage Mitigation Technician
Pine Ridge Restoration | Full-Time
Pine Ridge Restoration is hiring a Water Damage Mitigation Technician to join our emergency response services (ERS) team. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll help homeowners and businesses recover from unexpected water/fire/storm damage. If you’re reliable, motivated, and looking for a career with real advancement, this could be the perfect fit!
Position Overview
You’ll respond to emergency water losses, extract water, remove contaminated building materials, set up drying equipment, monitor job progress, document your work, and communicate with customers during stressful situations. This role is physical, fast-moving, and highly rewarding.
Pay & Schedule
- $60,000 - $90,000 annual base pay depending on experience
- Performance bonuses to increase pay to $80,000 - $100,000
- Full-time schedule: Monday - Friday
- On-call rotation: 1-2 days per week
- Overtime always available
What You’ll Do
- Respond to water/fire damage emergencies
- Perform water extraction, demo, clean up, and structural drying
- Set and monitor drying equipment
- Take moisture readings and document job conditions (notes & photos)
- Communicate with homeowners, supervisors, & property managers
- Maintain clean vehicles, equipment, and worksites
What You Bring
- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in physically demanding environments
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Ability to work in basements, crawlspaces, and tight spaces
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Experience in water mitigation, restoration, construction, or related trades is a major plus
- IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD) are also a huge plus
- However, no experience is required — we will train motivated candidates who want to build a career
Career Growth
We provide paid training and certifications (including IICRC), and a clear advancement path:
Technician Lead Tech Project Manager
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Family-owned and well-respected company
- Team-first culture and supportive leadership
- Meaningful work helping people during emergencies
- Steady hours, strong training, and upward mobility
- All tools, equipment, and gear provided
Ready to Build a Career?
If you’re ready to do hands-on work that matters—and join a team that takes pride in restoring homes and helping people—apply today. We look forward to connecting with you!
Pine Ridge Restoration is proudly an IICRC Certified Firm and renowned restoration company.
Since 1989, we have been serving residential and commercial clients all over Northeast Ohio. Our specialties include water damage mitigation, clean up, flood work, mold, fire and smoke remediation, as well as full-scale build-back reconstruction efforts and remodeling.