WATER MITIGATION APPRENTICE

PuroClean of Newtown Square•Bridgeport, PA

36d•$19 - $26

About The Position

This is a full-time, hourly apprenticeship designed to take someone with no restoration background to a fully certified Water Mitigation Technician. The structured 12-month program includes approximately 2,000 field hours, working alongside senior technicians on live emergency water losses from the first day. The company pays for IICRC certifications, and apprentices advance through defined wage steps as they meet milestones. Starting pay is $19 per hour, increasing to $26 per hour by the end of the first year. During months 0–3, apprentices ride along and assist with safety, PPE, equipment identification, extraction, and setup under direct supervision, and work toward passing WRT. During months 3–6, they run setups on straightforward Category 1 and 2 losses with periodic check-ins, own daily monitoring routes, and produce accurate moisture logs without correction. During months 6–9, they lead a small job from start to finish, including customer walkthroughs and scope documentation, take on-call rotations independently, and work toward passing ASD. During months 9–12, they handle Category 3 losses and containment builds, mentor newer apprentices, and produce documentation ready for carrier submission without rework.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
At least 25 years old.
Able to repeatedly lift and carry 50–75 pounds, climb ladders, work in crawlspaces, attics, and confined spaces, and stand, kneel, and bend for full shifts.
Must be clean-shaven at the sealing surface when tight-fitting respirator use is required.
Comfortable working in wet, hot, cold, and contaminated environments while wearing full PPE.
Smartphone-capable for photo and data documentation.
Reliable transportation to the shop.
No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

Construction, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, kitchen, or military background.

Responsibilities

Assist senior technicians with live emergency water-loss jobs, including safety procedures, PPE, equipment identification, extraction, and setup.
Run setups on straightforward Category 1 and 2 losses with periodic check-ins.
Manage daily monitoring routes and maintain accurate moisture logs.
Lead small jobs from start to finish, including customer walkthroughs and scope documentation.
Participate in on-call rotation independently.
Handle Category 3 losses and containment builds.
Mentor newer apprentices.
Produce documentation clean enough for carrier submission without rework.