Mitigation Technician

Job overview

The Mitigation Technician role is onsite in Addison, IL, with work at customer locations. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour. Watterson Environmental Group provides property mitigation and restoration services. The technician assesses and stabilizes damaged properties through cleanup, removal, drying, and restoration work. The role supports safe, standards-based recovery by documenting progress, communicating with customers, and coordinating equipment and materials across job sites.

What you'll do

• Perform water mitigation, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and demolition under the Mitigation Manager's direction
• assess damaged areas and identify salvageable materials
• set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment
• perform extraction, debris removal, demolition, cleaning, sanitizing, and contents handling
• document progress with photos, moisture readings, sketches, and job notes
• communicate project status to customers
• follow safety procedures and use PPE
• operate company vehicles and restoration equipment
• maintain tools and equipment
• assist with containment and site protection
• transport equipment and materials
• support warehouse organization and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mitigation technician

watterson environmental group

addison il

full-time

onsite

$20–$25/hr

water mitigation

fire and smoke cleanup

mold remediation

property restoration

iicrc preferred

emergency service calls

ppe

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• EAP
• short- and long-term disability
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• supplemental insurance
• cell phone stipend
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays.

Why this role

IICRC restoration certifications and prior restoration technician experience are preferred. The posting states technicians must be reachable by phone during waiting-to-be-engaged periods and may need to respond to emergency service calls.

About the employer

Watterson Environmental Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.