Mitigation Lead Technician, with a sign on bonus

Mitigation Lead Technician (with a Sign on bonus)Chicago, ILFLSA: Non-Exempt OVERVIEW:The Mitigation Lead Technician will lead the production department in completing water mitigation projects in a professional and timely manner. Lead Water Technicians will be available 24/7 and 365 days a year, unless they have previously scheduled time off. This position is an AT WILLSUPERVISION AND EXERCISE RECEIVED:Receives direct or general supervision from Mitigation Project ManagerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Lead water damage projects, carpet cleaning/floor cleaning projects, and Fire and Smoke damage projectsExtract water from flooded structures using commercial extraction equipmentLead job site production to include water extraction, demolition, use of hand tools, power tools, general cleanup, equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, moving of goods and supplies through warehouse production process, etc.Assist in determining the most effective way to dry the affected materialsConduct demolition after fire, water/flood, mold or storm damagesRemove carpets, carpet pads, drywall and insulationSubmit samples of removed materials to ITEL, as required by the insurance companyHaul debris from jobsite to truck as well as moving customer contents away from work area as neededMonitor moisture levels on the job site and enter data into Moisture MapperSet, move and monitor humidifiers, air movers, air scrubbers and other equipment to job siteSet up negative air in affected work areas for containmentEfficiently and effectively installing containmentHandle water extraction and removal of water damaged materialsLead staff in job performance, coaching in performance issues and input regarding evaluationsCommunicate a positive image of the company to the entire staff and customersApply all safety rules and regulations and prevent work hazardsOther duties as assignedAbility to: Ability to scope water or fire lossLead a team with strict deadlinesDetect wet structural surfaces as well as affected contentsKeep complete and accurate job files and lead the projectProblem solving and analytically solve unexpected problems stemming from the disasterBrief the customer on your lead role, how the process will proceed and answer any questionsWork in a fast but efficient work environmentAble to travel locally, regionally and nationally for an extended period of time (hurricane)Handle crisis management as situations occurAssist in problem solving and in making this a more effective organizationWork on call and in all emergency, situations as neededDemonstrate general mathematical and data entry skillsDemonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills including read and write the English languageGenerate information within a reasonable time frame with accuracy and efficiencyManage details of multiple projects in an efficient and organized methodManage professional and timely contact with clients, employees and vendorsProduce work in a timely, budgeted, scheduled and profitable manner for the CompanyApply safety procedures and principles daily and protect yourself and others from injuryKnowledge of: Leading the inspection process and hand tools used on water damageLeading production work and proficient in time managementSpecialty training in drying scienceMust be proficient in MICA, Fire & Ice and E3 appS500 standards & protocols for restorationProtocols standards for water restorationUpholstery cleaning skills and spotting skillsCooperation and respect for others. Working in a close office environment and working with others to respect ideas and opinionsDeveloping and presenting creative solutionsLaws, rules and regulations that govern the areas of your job, the restoration industry including but are not limited to your scope of workIndustry knowledge and the ability to seek knowledge if new to the industryThe Company ethics, image and goals and how they shall be reflected in the day-to-day job duties of you and your staffAll policies and procedures of the Company, ability to apply and understandOSHA safety regulations of the industry and provide an active role in monitoring the safety of yourself and other team membersTraining and developing the skills of team membersTimekeeping, scheduling and general pay procedures for employeesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:At least 6 months of experience leading staff on projectsHigh School Diploma or equivalentAt least 2 years of restoration experienceCarpentry and mechanical experience and skills a plusLICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid State Class C Driver's LicenseWRT certificationASD certificationMold Remediation certificationOdor Abatement certificationPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Employees will be working with cleaning, deodorization and antimicrobial products daily. Gloves, respirators and splash goggles will be used every day while working on water loss. Climbing ladders and working in high places. The workspaces can contain residue, mold, mildew, contaminated water or unsanitary conditions. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, up to 75 pounds, necessary to perform job functionsWORKING CONDITIONS:Due to the nature of the work, often the job sites will be dirty, possibly cold or wet and sometimes unsanitary. Employees are required to wear protective gear as necessary and most working hours. The work is sometimes strenuous. Technicians must carefully follow safety precautions because working in damaged buildings leaves them vulnerable, particularly following natural disasters, for example. Also, disaster areas often lack resources and comfortable areas in which to rest. All attempts will be made to meet the requests of workers exposed to these conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and proceduresEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE req23-00480

Created: 2025-02-16