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
• Fluent in English

Rumsey Construction & Restoration (RCR) is an industry leader in Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Charlotte, NC, and Augusta, GA. RCR is a local, independently owned and operated restoration, reconstruction, and remodeling company that specializes in disaster response; fire, water, smoke, and storm damage. We provide our services to residential and commercial property owners working with insurance-based claims and repairs related to the loss.

Our Core Values: Teamwork, Resolute, Adaptability, Innovation, No Task Beneath Us

Mission: At Rumsey Construction & Restoration, our business philosophy is simple: go the extra mile – every time, for every client. We want to build lasting relationships with our customers. Every time we work with someone, we believe it is our responsibility to give them an outstanding experience – quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, superior customer service, and practical solutions that are suited to their needs and budgets.