Mitigation Technician - Tampa

Watterson Environmental Group LLC•Tampa, FL

9d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Mitigation Technician assesses damaged properties to determine what can be saved, cleans and sanitizes affected areas, and removes or replaces damaged materials. The role performs water mitigation, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and demolition services according to company procedures and IICRC industry standards, under the direction of the Mitigation Manager. It requires physical capability, an understanding of safety gear, and the ability to follow instructions. The technician documents job progress, communicates with customers, operates and maintains company vehicles and restoration equipment, and helps protect sites from cross-contamination. The position also supports equipment transport and inventory, warehouse organization, training, and collaboration across project teams. During periods when waiting to be engaged, the employee must remain reachable by phone and otherwise may use their time for personal activities unless contacted to report for duty.

Requirements

1–2 years of general work experience.
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment, materials, and debris weighing up to 75 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
Comfort working in confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and other challenging environments.
Ability to work around water, mold, fire, smoke, and other property-damage conditions while wearing required PPE.
Ability to operate mitigation equipment and safely handle tools and materials used in restoration work.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and job-site environments.
Ability to travel to customer locations and respond to emergency service calls as needed.
Ability to follow instructions and understand the use of safety gear.
A valid driver's license is required because the position regularly operates company vehicles to travel to job sites and other work locations.

Nice To Haves

One or more IICRC Restoration Certifications, such as WRT, ASD, or FSRT.
Two or more years of experience as a Restoration Technician.

Responsibilities

Perform water mitigation, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and demolition according to company procedures and IICRC industry standards under the direction of the Mitigation Manager.
Assess damaged areas and assist in determining the scope of work, including identifying salvageable and non-salvageable materials.
Set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment, including air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and moisture-monitoring devices.
Perform extraction, debris removal, demolition, cleaning, sanitizing, and contents handling as needed to stabilize and restore properties.
Document job progress using photos, moisture readings, sketches, and daily job notes in company-approved systems and software.
Communicate professionally with customers about project status, expectations, and daily activities while providing a high level of customer service.
Follow company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard communication, and safe equipment operation.
Drive and operate company vehicles, trailers, and restoration equipment safely and responsibly.
Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean, organized, and operational condition.
Remain reachable by phone during waiting-to-be-engaged periods and report for duty if contacted.
Assist with containment setup, negative air systems, and site protection to prevent cross-contamination.
Load, unload, inventory, and transport equipment, materials, and contents between job sites, warehouses, and storage facilities.
Support warehouse organization, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep as needed.
Participate in required training, certification programs, safety meetings, and continuing education.
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, subcontractors, and other departments to complete projects efficiently and meet quality standards.
Perform additional assigned duties to support business operations and customer needs.