Mitigation Technician - Water Fire Mold Remediation and Restoration

Help People When They Need It Most

We're looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our restoration team as Mitigation Technicians. When homes and businesses experience water damage, fire damage, mold issues, or other property emergencies, we're the team that responds. This is a hands-on position that combines customer service, problem-solving, and physical work. No two days are the same. Previous restoration experience is a plus, but we're willing to train motivated candidates with a strong work ethic and a desire to build a career in the restoration industry.

Respond to water, fire, mold, and other property damage losses

Perform water extraction, structural drying, and moisture monitoring

Set up and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA filtration devices, and other restoration equipment

Perform controlled demolition of damaged building materials including drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinets, and other affected materials

Pack, move, inventory, and protect customer contents

Document job progress through notes, photos, and moisture readings

Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, and job sites

Follow company safety policies and PPE requirements

Communicate professionally with customers, teammates, and project managers

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency response

Required Qualifications

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to regularly lift and carry 50+ pounds

Ability to work in crawlspaces, attics, and other confined areas

Ability to climb ladders and work in a variety of jobsite conditions

Strong work ethic and dependable attendance

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Restoration, construction, demolition, remediation, moving, roofing, landscaping, or other labor-intensive field experience

Experience working with hand tools and power tools

Experience working in residential customer service environments

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Time-and-a-half overtime pay

Premium pay for emergency after-hours callout responses

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Full-time, year-round employment

Paid training and career development

Opportunities for advancement into Lead Technician and Management roles

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company-provided uniforms

On-Call Expectations

This position participates in a rotating 24-hour emergency response schedule. Property disasters don't always happen during business hours, so technicians must be willing to respond to emergency service calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays when assigned on call. Employees receive premium compensation for emergency callout responses in addition to applicable overtime pay.

Why Join Our Team?

We're building a team of professionals who take pride in helping people through difficult situations. If you're looking for a careernot just a jobwith advancement opportunities, paid training, strong earning potential, and meaningful work, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values

Deliver What You Promise

Respect The Individual

Have Pride In What You Do

Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results