Mitigation Technician - Hawaii Island

What we do:

Premier Restoration Hawaii helps restore homes and business in the event of natural disasters or accidents that cause fire, water, wind or mold damage to a property. Our mission is to get our customer’s lives back to normal as quickly as possible. We understand that these situations can be incredibly stressful for our clients so it’s critical that our team is driven by putting customers first, effective communication, and teamwork. We want to acquire team members who take pride in their work, who want to learn and grow and who come to work every day ready to win for our customers and the team.

Job Summary

The Mitigation Technician is responsible for performing water, mold, and fire damage mitigation, as well as asbestos and lead-containing material abatement in residential and commercial properties. This role supports emergency response operations, participates in demolition and containment setup, and ensures all work complies with company, state, and federal safety regulations.

Essential Job Duties

Mitigation Responsibilities

• Perform water extraction, structural drying, and mitigation services.
• Conduct mold and fire remediation following company and industry standards.
• Perform demolition and deconstruction of affected materials.
• Set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment.
• Conduct detailed cleanup and debris removal, including contaminated materials.
• Complete all required documentation (daily progress reports, moisture logs, jobsite photos, diagrams).
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers and other technicians regarding job status and responsibilities.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Work a varied schedule, including participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles, equipment, and job sites.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Abatement Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos, lead, and other hazardous material abatement in accordance with Hawaii DOH, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Assist in pre- and post-abatement activities, including site preparation, air monitoring coordination, and final cleaning.
• Safely construct and maintain containments, negative air systems, decon units, and work zones.
• Conduct regulated material removal, bagging, labeling, sealing, and proper disposal.
• Follow all safety procedures related to hazardous material handling.

What you’ll need in order to succeed:

• Ability to show good communication skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to show proficient use of technology, computers, software, systems, and mobile devices.
• Ability and desire to work in teams to get jobs completed successfully.

Experience Requirements

• Construction, restoration, or abatement experience preferred.
• Experience with demolition or hazardous material handling a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Education and Preferred Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Hawaii Asbestos Worker Certification
• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP)
• IICRC certifications (WRT, FSRT, ASD, AMRT)
• OSHA 10/30
• Respirator fit-test certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maneuver large equipment safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, and climb ladders safely.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and regulated containment areas while wearing required PPE.

Availability Requirements

• Monday–Friday
• Nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• On-call rotation for after-hours emergencies

Great Benefits:

• Medical
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Employee recognition awards
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Type: Full-time, must have availability for on-call, overnights, weekends and holidays

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hr, depending on experience

Offers of employment are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.