Lead Mold Remediation Technician

Paul Davis Restoration•Mays Landing, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a veteran-owned Paul Davis Restoration serving South Jersey. As our mold remediation work continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced technician who can take ownership of mold remediation projects in the field and help us build this service into a dedicated part of our business. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on mold remediation experience who understands containment, negative air, HEPA filtration, demolition, cleaning, and detailed jobsite procedures. You will work from an established remediation plan while taking responsibility for the day-to-day execution of the project, including leading technicians, maintaining containment, communicating with customers, documenting the work, and ensuring the job is performed safely and thoroughly. For the right person, this position has the potential to grow alongside our mold department as the business expands.

Requirements

Previous hands-on mold remediation experience strongly preferred
Experience establishing containment and negative air environments
Understanding of HEPA filtration, HEPA vacuuming, demolition, cleaning, and cross-contamination prevention
Ability to independently manage the day-to-day execution of a mold remediation project
Ability to lead and direct other technicians
Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established remediation procedures
Strong understanding of PPE and respiratory protection requirements
Ability to recognize conditions outside the established scope and escalate them appropriately
Professional communication skills with homeowners, property managers, and coworkers
Strong documentation and jobsite organization habits
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding work while wearing PPE
Ability to work in crawlspaces, attics, containments, and other challenging environments

Nice To Haves

IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) certification
IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) certification
Previous lead technician or crew leadership experience
Experience with residential and commercial mold remediation
Experience working with third-party mold assessors, hygienists, or remediation protocols
Familiarity with post-remediation verification and clearance procedures

Responsibilities

Take ownership of mold remediation projects after the inspection, scope, and remediation plan have been established
Lead technicians and temporary labor during mold remediation projects
Establish and maintain containment and critical barriers
Set up negative air pressure and HEPA-filtered air filtration devices
Perform and oversee removal of affected drywall, insulation, flooring, and other materials
Perform HEPA vacuuming and detailed cleaning of structural surfaces
Clean and treat affected areas according to company procedures and the established remediation plan
Properly bag, contain, transport, and dispose of contaminated materials
Maintain clean and contaminated work zones and prevent cross-contamination
Use proper PPE and respiratory protection based on job conditions
Maintain clean entry and exit procedures for containment areas
Identify concealed conditions or changes in scope and communicate them to the Mitigation Lead before proceeding
Take thorough before, during, and after photographs of remediation work
Complete required job documentation and daily notes
Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites
Communicate professionally with customers and explain the work being performed without making unsupported claims about mold type or health effects
Maintain remediation equipment, HEPA vacuums, air filtration devices, tools, and supplies
Ensure vehicles and mold remediation supplies remain clean, organized, and properly stocked
Participate in other mitigation work when mold projects are not scheduled