WATER MITIGATION APPRENTICE

About the Role

A structured 12-month, on-the-job apprenticeship designed to train individuals with no prior restoration background into fully certified Water Mitigation Technicians. This is a full-time hourly position.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior technicians on live emergency water losses from day one.
• Earn IICRC certifications on the company's expense.
• Advance through defined wage steps as milestones are achieved.

Apprenticeship Breakdown

• Months 0–3: Ride-along and assist. Focus on Safety, PPE, equipment identification, extraction, and setup under direct supervision. Pass WRT.
• Months 3–6: Run setups on straightforward Category 1 and 2 losses with periodic check-ins. Own daily monitoring routes. Ensure accurate moisture logs without correction.
• Months 6–9: Lead a small job start to finish, including customer walkthrough and scope documentation. Take on-call rotation independently. Pass ASD.
• Months 9–12: Handle Category 3 losses, containment builds, and mentor newer apprentices. Produce documentation clean enough to submit to a carrier without rework.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.

• Must be at least 25 years old.

• Able to lift and carry 50–75 lbs repeatedly, climb ladders, work in crawlspaces, attics, and confined spaces, and stand/kneel/bend for full shifts.

• Must be clean-shaven at the sealing surface when respirator use is required (OSHA tight-fitting respirator rule).

• Comfortable working in wet, hot, cold, and contaminated environments in full PPE.

• Smartphone-capable for photo and data documentation.

• Reliable transportation to the shop.

• No experience required.

• Construction, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, kitchen, or military background is a plus.

Compensation

• Starting hourly wage: $19/hr
• By the end of the first year: $26/hr
• Range: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms