Fire & Water Mitigation Technician

Experienced Fire & Water Restoration Technician

SERVPRO® Team Carpenter is hiring an experienced Fire & Water Restoration Technician. This position is intended for candidates who have professional, hands-on experience working fire and/or water mitigation jobs. If you have worked with extraction equipment, air movers, dehumidifiers, containment, demolition, moisture documentation, and active mitigation projects, we want to talk to you.

This is not an entry-level position.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Respond to residential and commercial fire and water losses
• Perform water extraction and mitigation
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Perform demolition and material removal
• Set up containment and follow proper PPE and safety procedures
• Work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined areas when necessary
• Complete job notes, photos, and required documentation
• Maintain clean and organized job sites
• Drive company vehicles to jobs throughout our service area

What We're Looking For:

• Previous professional fire and/or water mitigation experience required
• Familiarity with restoration equipment and drying processes
• Experience with extraction, demolition, containment, and equipment setup
• Ability to recognize job priorities and work with limited supervision
• IICRC certifications are a plus
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Professional communication and documentation skills

Position Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet company driving requirements for operation of company vehicles
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. regularly
• Comfortable working on ladders and in confined spaces
• Able to perform physically demanding work in wet, dirty, and changing environments
• Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening following a conditional offer of employment

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on restoration experience
• Advancement opportunities — Lead Tech → Crew Chief → PM/Estimator
• Paid IICRC certifications and continued training
• Steady, year-round work
• Structured operations and clear expectations
• Opportunities to grow with an established restoration team

Before You Apply:

We're specifically looking for applicants with restoration industry experience who are comfortable driving company vehicles as part of their regular job duties. Please make sure your application clearly identifies your previous fire, water, mitigation, or restoration experience. Qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Any applicable background screening will occur only after a conditional offer of employment and will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Compensation: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour