Mitigation Technician

Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

Paul Davis Restoration of Volusia County is seeking a dependable, hardworking Mitigation Technician to help homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, storm, sewage, and other property damage. This is a hands-on, customer-focused role involving residential and commercial restoration work. The technician responds to emergency losses and participates in the company’s on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday assignments as needed. The role includes water extraction, structural drying, moisture monitoring, documentation, removal of damaged materials, and cleanup related to fire, smoke, soot, mold, sewage, and storms. The technician is expected to follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, maintain equipment and work areas, and communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and project personnel. The position offers training and development, paid time off, and 401(k) matching. Starting pay is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on relevant experience and industry certifications.

Requirements

Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Available for on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work in residential and commercial environments.
Good communication, customer-service, and documentation skills.
Willingness to learn restoration procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in water-damage restoration and structural drying.
Experience in fire and smoke restoration.
Experience in mold remediation.
Experience in construction, demolition, flooring, cleaning, or property maintenance.
Experience with restoration equipment and moisture-monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

Respond to residential and commercial property-damage assignments.
Perform water extraction, structural drying, and moisture monitoring.
Set up, monitor, document, and remove drying equipment.
Take moisture readings, complete moisture mapping, and photograph job-site conditions.
Remove damaged or unsalvageable materials as directed.
Assist with fire, smoke, soot, mold, sewage, and storm-related cleanup.
Clean, disinfect, and deodorize affected areas.
Maintain accurate daily job documentation, equipment logs, readings, photographs, and work records.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow company safety procedures.
Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in clean, serviceable condition.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, coworkers, and project personnel.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly when scheduled.