Mitigation Technician
Paul Davis Restoration of NW Chicago · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$19–$24/hrFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform water, fire, and mold mitigation services according to Paul Davis standards
- Use water extraction tools to remove water and prevent further damage
- Set up, monitor, and maintain drying equipment and document moisture levels to monitor progress
- Perform assigned demolition, debris removal, and light construction tasks
- Carefully manipulate, pack-out, clean and store customer contents
- Assist with emergency board-ups and tarping when needed
- Document job progress with photos, readings, and digital notes in company software
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of job sites, vehicles, and tools
- Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE per OSHA and EPA standards
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers, teammates, and supervisors
- Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotation
- Assist in training new team members as needed
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent customer service mindset and work ethic
- Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers and coworkers
- Ability to safely operate mitigation equipment and basic hand/power tools or willing to learn
- IICRC certification (WRT, FSRT, ASD) preferred; training provided for qualified candidates
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check and drug test
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S