Water Mitigation Technician Jobs

Are you looking for a change or maybe just starting out in the working world? The property damage restoration industry is a fascinating field! No two days are ever alike and there will always be a need for local heroes like you to save homes and businesses from the devastating damage caused by water and fire.

You can find a job anywhere. Everyone is hiring. There are at least a dozen other restoration companies like ours hiring for the same position. Trust us when we say there is plenty of work out there for everyone. Cougar Restoration Inc is different because we don't turn and burn employees. We will help you become a Water Technician GOD! And then we'll show you how to lead a team, manage other heroes, take on other challenges like re-construction if you want. The question is...are you up for the challenge?

Responsibilities

Technician Job Duties:

• Coordinating with property owners to assess the damage they need fixed.
• Working in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
• Monitoring your jobs daily, recording moisture readings, taking and uploading photos, and providing detailed notes into our job database for our in house representatives to use.
• Rotated On-Call week/weekends where you are to answer, respond, and perform all above duties during and after hours for emergency issues that come up.
• Performing light demolition tasks
• Wearing Full PPE while cleaning mold or cleaning up sewage leaks

Additional Duties:

In addition to the description listed above, you will also be responsible for the following...

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Helping property owners through the claims process. We'll teach you how it works and how to walk them through it if you don't know how.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following Skills/Characteristics:

• Ability to work both within a team, and independently.
• Strong Communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use and handle computer/tablet/smart phone
• Positive "Can-Do" attitude.
• Bi-Lingual Candidates are ideal, but not required.

Required Qualifying Factors:

• Candidates with any certifications (IICRC- WRT, ANSI, AMRT or related, etc.) pertaining to the above scope of work will be highly considered
• High School or Equivalent education
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces like attics and crawlspaces
• At least 1 year preferred with Water Mitigation, Mold Remediation, and Fire Damage restoration experience. Must show proof of previous experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Must pass Drug Test, and have a good driving record.

Company Provided Vehicle & Gas Expenses

Certification/Continuing Education

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Restoration, Mitigation, and Remediation: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License or certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• IICRC,WRT, ANSI, AMRT or related, etc. is a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations

We require that all employees ask the property owner before entering if they want us to wear a mask. If employees feel more comfortable wearing a mask at all times that is their choice and we will always respect that, but it is not required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97224: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Sometimes on Weekends
• Day Shift (Required)
• Sometimes on Holidays
• Night Shift (Required)