Mitigation Technician

Overview: RCR Mitigation Technicians provide emergency restoration and disaster recovery services to residential and commercial property owners. Technicians are responsible for mitigation and demolition activities, scheduling phases of work, and coordinating with subcontractors on various aspects of projects. This position answers directly to the Supervisor overseeing the location or the Director of Mitigation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Effectively assess the damage and help with the initial site inspection
• Prepare & operate extraction & drying equipment
• High-level performance of water mitigation, board up, and mold remediation
• Demolition, including but not limited to, removing carpet, pad, flooring, drywall, insulation, etc., from the job site
• Responsible for reporting accurate records and completing paperwork for each job
• Willing and able to be accessible by phone and respond to after-hour/weekend emergencies, as necessary, in the on-call schedule
• Out-of-town/state travel is a possibility

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 75 LBS frequently
• Working in confined spaces
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, balancing, walking, and standing
• Due to the nature of the work, the jobs site can often be dirty, possibly cold or wet, and sometimes unsanitary

Qualifications and Skills:

• Related experience in Construction, Restoration, Insurance preferred, but not required
• IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, FRST, OR AMRT) are preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and their uses
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to provide a valid driver's license