Reports To: Mitigation Production Manager
What does an experienced Water Restoration Technician with Paul Davis do?
- Make a difference for others that have had a disaster strike their property
- Take pride when you complete mitigation projects on budget with exceptional customer experience
- Be empathetic and show a sense of urgency while communicating through modern technology
Why Join The Team? Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties throughout the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and have career opportunities for individuals who want purpose out of their work. We love creating an opportunity for our team members, providing industry training and giving Restoration Technicians the opportunity to become experts in the field through certifications and Paul Davis University.
Why The Team Needs You? Serving others after a disaster has struck their property is not easy. Everyone within Paul Davis needs to have a world-class work ethic, serious attention to detail and love to help people. It is challenging to make customers happy when faced with a traumatic event but you will love being a Restoration Technician if you take pride in your work and have fun while working with others. You will be practicing continuous improvement every day as you work to improve performance of your team!
Team Compensation and Benefits:
- Leadership Development - our company grows from the inside. If you are determined and motivated enough, ask about participation in our leadership development initiative to grow your career and explore new opportunities
- Cross-training opportunities to advance your career
- Paid training - we are firm believers in the value of continuing education and industry certifications
- Great culture and team dynamic
- Hourly pay: $22.00 to $30.00/hour based on experience and certifications
- Health and dental insurance benefits
Team Qualifications (Requirements):
- MUST have at least 3+ experience within the water/fire/mold restoration industry
- Preferred candidates should have IICRC certifications, or have the relevant experience to quickly obtain IICRC certifications
- Preferred candidates should have Texas Mold Remediation Contractor's license or be a registered Mold Remediation Worker.
- Desire to join a world-class team and contribute a positive attitude
- Dedication to customer service
- Ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus, but not required
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- Ability to lift 75 LBS frequently
- Have the ability to work nights/weekends and overtime, if needed
- Desire to continually learn new things
Role on the Team (Job Responsibilities):
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, including after-hours and weekend on-call rotations, to mitigate water, fire, smoke, and mold damage at residential and commercial properties.
- Perform initial site inspections and damage assessments, identifying the source, category, and class of water loss and the extent of fire, smoke, or microbial damage.
- Extract standing water using truck-mounted and/or portable extraction equipment
- Set up, monitor, and adjust drying equipment (air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, negative air machines) to achieve drying goals efficiently,
- Take and record daily moisture readings using moisture meters, thermo-hygrometers, and thermal imaging cameras, and document drying progress.
- Perform controlled demolition and removal of damaged materials such as drywall, flooring, carpet, pad, insulation, and cabinetry.
- Set up containment barriers and apply proper engineering controls for mold remediation per IICRC S520 standards.
- Document every job thoroughly with photos, moisture maps, notes, and job-tracking software to support insurance claims.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with property owners, adjusters, and project managers, explaining the process and setting expectations.
- Uphold Paul Davis Restoration standards for professionalism, quality workmanship, and customer service on every job
We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results