Mitigation Technician

At UDK/DK, we understand the unique nature of our business and have found great success in growing people from the bottom up. This work takes an individual with character, and we love finding the right talent for the distinctive job of cleaning up after fires, floods, mold, and the most unusual disasters imaginable. We keep our service technicians on track and motivated with a system composed of experience, training, testing, and 360 reviews that add structure, feedback, and motivation.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $18.00/hour with no experience. Increased starting wage will be considered for experienced candidates. With overtime pay and call-out bonuses, the average technician will earn $40,000 in their first year at UDK. Call-out bonuses range from $30–$60 per incident, depending on the day of the week.

Schedule

Ability to work 50 hours/week. Disasters are never scheduled, so we frequently work into the night. Technicians take a minimum of eight 24-hour on-call shifts each month, with the possibility of more depending on customer needs.

Requirements

• Great people skills—customers are the priority, and exceptional service is non-negotiable.
• Tenacity and grit—this job isn’t for the weak-minded or weak-stomached. We handle cleanup others can’t or won’t.
• Endurance and strength—this is a heavy-lifting, high-exertion job requiring physical fitness to keep up throughout long shifts, often into the night.
• Clean-cut and tobacco-free appearance—must arrive shower-fresh and well-groomed daily.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record—must be able to arrive at the UDK facility within 30 minutes of being called, day or night.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Employment eligibility certification as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• All job offers are contingent upon completion of the I-9 verification process.
• Background checks, including references, criminal convictions, and DUI history.