Mitigation Technician

Mitigation Technician Job Description

Position: Mitigation Technician

About the Opportunity

This is an entry -level to early -career opportunity for
someone who wants to build a real career in the restoration industry.

Mitigation Technicians help property owners recover after
water damage, fire damage, mold issues, storms, floods, and other unexpected
property emergencies. This is hands -on work. You will be on job sites, moving
equipment, removing damaged materials, cleaning affected areas, setting up
drying equipment, and helping restore homes and businesses after difficult
situations.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys physical labor,
likes being active, does not mind getting dirty, and wants to learn a trade
with long -term advancement potential.

The restoration industry can provide a strong career path
for people who are dependable, coachable, hardworking, and willing to learn.

Purpose Statement

Restoration work is about more than tearing out drywall,
setting equipment, or cleaning up job sites. This work is about showing up for
people when something has gone wrong in their home or business and helping them
take the first step toward getting life back to normal.

As a Mitigation Technician, you are part of the team that
responds when families, property owners, and businesses are dealing with water
damage, fire damage, mold, storms, or other unexpected property emergencies.
The work is physical, sometimes dirty, and not always easy — but it matters.

This is a career for people who want to work hard, be part
of a team, learn valuable skills, and do work that has a real impact on others.
For the right person, restoration can become more than a job. It can become a
career path with purpose, growth, and pride.

What You Will Do

As a Mitigation Technician, you will support field crews on
restoration job sites. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist
  with water, fire, mold, storm, and property damage cleanup
  
• Remove
  damaged materials such as drywall, flooring, insulation, and contents
  
• Set up
  and monitor drying equipment, including air movers and dehumidifiers
  
• Help
  load, unload, and move equipment and materials
  
• Perform
  demolition, cleanup, and job site preparation
  
• Follow
  safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
  
• Communicate
  professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers
  
• Keep
  job sites clean, organized, and safe
  
• Take
  photos, notes, or basic job documentation as directed
  
• Help
  protect customer property during restoration work
  
• Respond
  with urgency when emergency jobs come in
  
• Learn
  industry standards, tools, equipment, and restoration processes
  

Who This Is a Great Fit For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants
  to build a career, not just find a short -term job
  
• Enjoys
  physical, hands -on work
  
• Is
  comfortable working in dirty, wet, dusty, or damaged environments
  
• Likes
  being part of a team
  
• Wants
  to learn a skilled trade
  
• Takes
  pride in showing up on time and working hard
  
• Can
  follow instructions and safety procedures
  
• Is
  interested in growth into roles such as Crew Lead, Project Manager,
  Estimator, Operations Manager, or other leadership positions
  
• Wants
  a path where effort, reliability, and skill development can lead to
  advancement
  

Requirements

Qualified candidates should have:

• Valid
  driver’s license preferred
  
• Reliable
  transportation
  
• Ability
  to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment
  
• Comfort
  working on your feet for extended periods
  
• Willingness
  to work in homes, businesses, crawlspaces, basements, and damaged
  properties
  
• Ability
  to follow directions and work safely
  
• Strong
  reliability and punctuality
  
• Good
  attitude and willingness to learn
  
• Ability
  to pass background check and/or drug screening if required
  
• Previous
  restoration, construction, demolition, moving, warehouse, landscaping,
  maintenance, janitorial, or labor experience is helpful but not required
  

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position. Candidates should be
comfortable with:

• Lifting
  up to 50 pounds
  
• Standing,
  walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing
  
• Working
  in wet, dusty, dirty, hot, cold, or damaged environments
  
• Wearing
  PPE when required
  
• Loading
  and unloading equipment
  
• Performing
  demolition and cleanup tasks
  
• Working
  around drying equipment, tools, and job site materials
  

Career Growth Potential

The restoration industry rewards people who are dependable,
hardworking, and willing to learn.

Possible advancement paths include:

• Senior
  Mitigation Technician
  
• Crew
  Lead
  
• Water
  Mitigation Supervisor
  
• Contents
  Technician
  
• Mold
  Remediation Technician
  
• Fire
  Restoration Technician
  
• Project
  Coordinator
  
• Project
  Manager
  
• Estimator
  
• Operations
  Manager
  

Industry certifications may also be available over time,
including water damage, fire restoration, mold remediation, safety, and other
technical training.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for people with:

• Strong
  work ethic
  
• Positive
  attitude
  
• Reliability
  
• Coachability
  
• Physical
  stamina
  
• Team -first
  mindset
  
• Good
  communication
  
• Interest
  in learning a skilled trade
  
• Willingness
  to do hard work and take pride in it
  

You do not need to know everything on day one. You do need
to show up, work hard, learn quickly, and take the opportunity seriously.

Why This Career Can Be Worth It

Restoration work is not easy, but it can be extremely
rewarding. You are helping people during stressful situations, learning
valuable hands -on skills, and building experience in an industry with real
long -term career potential.

For the right person, this can be the start of a strong
career path with purpose, pride, and advancement.