Mitigation Technician

Mitigation Technician at Paul Davis of NW Chicago

When disaster strikes, Paul Davis Restoration helps families and businesses recover from fire, water, mold, and storm damage. As a Mitigation Technician, you’ll be the first on site—restoring not only properties, but also peace of mind. Every day is different, meaningful, and hands‑on. The Mitigation Technician plays a key role in the immediate response to property damage from floods and fires.

This position supports Paul Davis of NW Chicago by performing emergency services, stabilizing damaged structures, and ensuring homes and businesses are safe for restoration. This role directly impacts customer experience at a critical time and requires professionalism, urgency, empathy and attention to detail while ensuring all work meets Paul Davis and IICRC standards.

Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction, focused on delivering extraordinary care to homeowners and businesses in their time of need. As we expand throughout Chicago, we are building a high‑performing team rooted in accountability, communication, empathy, and continuous improvement. Every role here matters, and our Mitigation Technicians are often the first line of support when disaster strikes.

Disasters are stressful for property owners, and our team needs professionals who thrive in active environments, enjoy hands‑on work, and take pride in helping others. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, physically capable, and eager to learn industry‑leading restoration practices.

• Perform water, fire, and mold mitigation services according to Paul Davis standards
• Use water extraction tools to remove water and prevent further damage.
• Set up, monitor, and maintain drying equipment and document moisture levels to monitor progress.
• Perform assigned demolition, debris removal, and light construction tasks.
• Carefully manipulate, pack‑out, clean and store customer contents.
• Assist with emergency board‑ups and tarping when needed.
• Document job progress with photos, readings, and digital notes in company software.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of job sites, vehicles, and tools.
• Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE per OSHA and EPA standards.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers, teammates, and supervisors.
• Participate in after‑hours and weekend on‑call rotation.
• Assist in training new team members as needed.

• Pay Range: $19–$24 per hour (based on experience).
• Overtime Pay at 1.5× hourly rate.
• After hours, weekend and holiday response incentives.
• Paid training and certification reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Performance bonuses and referral incentives.
• Supportive, positive team culture where your work makes an impact.

We’re more than just a service provider—we’re people who care deeply about our community and the customers we serve. We operate by four guiding Core Values:

• Deliver what you promise.
• Respect the individual.
• Have pride in what you do.
• Practice continuous improvement.

Vision: To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.
Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.

• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset and work ethic.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to safely operate mitigation equipment and basic hand/power tools or willing to learn.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous restoration, construction, or trade experience preferred, but not required.
• IICRC certification (WRT, FSRT, ASD) preferred; training provided for qualified candidates.

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Someone who enjoys physical work and…