Mitigation Lead Technician

About The Role Rytech of Lake County is looking for a skilled and driven Mitigation Lead Technician to join our growing team in Crown Point, IN. This is your opportunity to take the lead on water, fire, and mold damage restoration projects while making a real difference for homeowners and businesses in their time of need. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and love solving problems, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Lead and perform water, fire, and mold mitigation projects from start to finishOperate and monitor drying equipment including air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture metersConduct moisture mapping, damage assessments, and document job site conditionsCommunicate professionally with customers, adjusters, and project managers throughout the mitigation processEnsure all work meets IICRC standards and company quality guidelinesTrain and mentor junior technicians on proper mitigation techniques and safety protocolsComplete accurate job documentation, moisture logs, and daily progress reports Requirements Previous experience in water damage mitigation, restoration, or a related field requiredIICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) certification preferred or willingness to obtainAbility to operate restoration equipment and perform physical labor in demanding conditionsStrong leadership skills with experience guiding a crew or teamValid driver's license with a clean driving recordExcellent customer service and communication skillsAvailability for on-call shifts and emergency response as needed About Us Rytech of Lake County is a trusted name in water damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage cleanup serving the Crown Point, IN area and surrounding communities. Our customers rely on us during their most stressful moments, and we take pride in delivering fast, professional, and compassionate service every time. Our team members enjoy a supportive work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and the satisfaction of truly helping people rebuild their lives. Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour William "Bubba" Ryan started Rytech in the early 1990s based on over 30 years' worth of experience in the restoration industry. The company was founded on the understanding that there was a better way of doing things, so he made significant changes to the service process and created new technology to help clients. In addition, Mr. Ryan developed a business model that allows for owner-empowered hands-on franchising. The result is Rytech Restoration, a revolutionary and industry-leading water and fire damage and mold remediation service provider that is part of a 60-billion-dollar-plus industry. We are proud of our ability to respond quickly and efficiently to minimize damage and disruption to our customers' lives. We are revolutionary, and we don't make that statement lightly. The founding of Rytech incorporates the understanding that the business must benefit the customer and meet their needs first. That concept of better service, technology, processes, and administrative support ensures that we have a highly successful business and franchise model. At Rytech Restoration, it is our mission, vision, and values that define us. We strive to offer our services with fairness and integrity, always going above and beyond for each and every client, with safety always foremost and foremost in our minds. We strive to create relationships with clients and companies built on trust and mutual respect, treating everyone as we would like to be treated. Our commitment to team building, employee development, and corporate social responsibility ensures that we uphold the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all we do. We are a diverse team made up of highly experienced professionals from a variety of backgrounds. We're always looking for driven, team-oriented, and enthusiastic candidates who are eager to learn and grow with the company. We want to find individuals who have a passion for helping people, a desire to give back to the community, and teamwork skills that will help make our restoration services a success. If you're someone who is motivated, trustworthy and loves to help others, Rytech Restoration would like to hear from you. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Rytech Restoration Corporate.