Water Mitigation Technician

Location:

Ocala, FL | Emergency Restoration & Water Damage Recovery

Are you an experienced water mitigation professional who knows how to respond when water damage turns someone's day upside down? Put your restoration skills to work helping homeowners and businesses recover, rebuild, and get back to normal.

Our Client, a national leader in disaster recovery and property restoration, is seeking a skilled and dependable Water Mitigation Technician to join its growing team in Ocala, FL.

This is a hands-on opportunity to use your restoration expertise, operate specialized equipment, and help restore properties affected by water damage. If you're safety-focused, customer-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

• Competitive Pay:
  Hourly compensation with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match.
• Work That Matters:
  Help property owners recover from unexpected water damage.
• Career Development:
  Access to ongoing training and opportunities to earn additional industry certifications.
• Supportive Team:
  Work alongside professionals committed to safety, quality, and excellent customer service.

• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency water damage calls.
• Assist with water extraction, structural drying, and restoration activities in residential and commercial properties.
• Operate water extraction equipment, including portable units and weighted extraction tools, as directed.
• Help establish containment areas using HEPA vacuums and negative air machines.
• Apply disinfectants and safely remove debris, including in confined or restricted areas when properly trained and authorized.
• Assist with installing and monitoring specialized drying systems, including Injectidry, Directed-In, and Octi-Dry.
• Learn and apply moisture detection techniques using penetrating and non-penetrating meters.
• Handle, move, and protect customer belongings using appropriate tools and safe lifting techniques.

• Follow IICRC standards, company procedures, and applicable safety requirements, including MSDS guidance.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment, keeping them clean and in good working condition.
• Accurately document job activities, time worked, and equipment usage.
• Follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors to ensure work is completed efficiently and correctly.
• Attend required safety and operational training sessions.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Current IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) certification — required.
• Previous hands‑on water damage restoration or mitigation experience — required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work in varying conditions.
• Strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and occasional travel assignments as needed.

At least one year of water damage mitigation or restoration experience is preferred.

• Additional IICRC certifications, such as Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), or Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
• Familiarity with restoration software such as MICA, DASH, or Moisture Mapper.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30…