Mitigation Crew Lead

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off (including sick leave in accordance with NYC law)
• Training & development
• Leadership development and cross‑training opportunities
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Paid training and certification support
• Referral program
• Cell phone stipend
• Great culture and team dynamic

Pay

• Hourly pay of $24–$32, based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated performance
• Weekly pay
• Overtime paid in accordance with New York law

Schedule

• Hours vary week to week based on workload and emergency response needs
• On‑call and after‑hours availability required
• Participation in after‑hours, weekend, and emergency response as required

Reports To: Owner or Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead water, fire, mold, and emergency mitigation work from arrival through stabilization
• Own the mitigation truck, equipment condition, and job‑site organization
• Set up, monitor, and adjust drying strategies in accordance with IICRC standards
• Perform and document moisture mapping, readings, and daily job activities
• Accurately document labor, equipment usage, materials, and site conditions using mobile platforms (e.g., MICA, Mitigate, RMS or similar systems)
• Direct and train mitigation technicians and laborers on site
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, property managers, and internal operations teams
• Ensure all safety, PPE, OSHA, EPA, and company standards are followed
• Participate in after‑hours, weekend, and emergency response as required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mitigation or restoration field experience (required)
• IICRC WRT certification (required)
• Experience leading job sites or supervising technicians (required)
• Strong understanding of drying principles, mitigation equipment, and job‑site safety (required)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• Ability to lift 75 lb frequently and up to 100 lb with assistance (required)
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and mobile job documentation tools (required)
• Fluent in English (required)
• Additional IICRC certifications (ASD, AMRT, FSRT, MRS) (preferred)
• Experience training or mentoring technicians (preferred)
• OSHA 10/30, RRP, or other relevant safety certifications (preferred)

Who Thrives in This Role

• You take ownership of your work, your truck, and your equipment
• You understand that we only get paid on what we document, and have high documentation standards
• You lead by example and hold high standards
• You show up when others need help most
• You want a long‑term role with growth as the business scales

Why Join The Team?

Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties across the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and offer career opportunities for individuals who want purpose in their work and take pride in serving others. Our owner speaks Spanish, and bilingual communication is part of how we serve our customers. Built on strong principles of customer service, leadership, and continuous improvement, Paul Davis provides the tools, training, and support needed for long‑term success. Our values are to deliver what we promise, respect the individual, have pride in what we do, and practice continuous improvement. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need, and our mission is to provide opportunities for great people to deliver best‑in‑class results.