Senior Mitigation Technician - Fort Lauderdale

Watterson Environmental Group LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Senior Mitigation Technician assesses damaged properties to determine what can be salvaged, cleans and sanitizes damaged sites, and removes and replaces damaged materials. The role may supervise laborers and run large mitigation or remediation projects valued at $100,000 or more. Work includes water mitigation, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and demolition, following company procedures and IICRC industry standards under the direction of the Mitigation Manager. The technician assesses damage and helps determine the scope of work; sets up, monitors, and removes drying equipment; performs extraction, demolition, debris removal, cleaning, sanitizing, and contents handling; and documents progress using company-approved systems. The role also involves communicating with customers, applying safety procedures and PPE, operating company vehicles and restoration equipment, maintaining tools and vehicles, and supporting warehouse and facility upkeep. The employee must be reachable by phone during waiting-to-be-engaged periods and may be contacted to report for duty. The position requires physical work in varied indoor and outdoor job-site conditions, including challenging spaces and properties affected by water, mold, fire, or smoke. Travel to customer locations and response to emergency service calls may be required.

Requirements

At least two IICRC Restoration Certifications, such as WRT, ASD, or FSRT; required.
At least three years of experience as a Restoration Technician; required.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move equipment, materials, and debris weighing up to 75 pounds.
Valid driver's license in good standing without restrictions.
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 restoration tools and materials.
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 use and adapt to new technologies and digital platforms.
Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate an understanding of safety gear.

Responsibilities

Run large mitigation or remediation projects valued at $100,000 or more.
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 help determine 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 activities to stabilize and restore properties.
Document job progress with photos, moisture readings, sketches, and daily notes using company-approved systems and software.
Communicate professionally with customers about project status, expectations, and daily activities while providing customer service.
Follow company safety procedures, including proper PPE use, hazard communication, and safe equipment operation.
Safely drive and operate company vehicles, trailers, and restoration equipment.
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 duties as assigned to support business operations and customer needs.
Supervise laborers on large mitigation or remediation projects as needed.