**Restoration / Mitigation Field Technician (Experienced)** **Location: Dodge Center, MN** **Pay: $20–$25/hr** **Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM until job completion (typically 5:00 PM)** We are seeking experienced Mitigation Field Technicians to support water, fire, mold, and storm loss response projects. This role is hands on and fast paced, working directly in affected residential and commercial properties. Prior mitigation or restoration field experience is required. **What You’ll Do in the Field** • Perform mitigation work on active loss sites (water, fire, mold, storm) • Set, monitor, and adjust drying equipment (air movers, dehumidifiers, HEPA units) • Complete contents pack outs, cleaning, and inventory documentation • Identify, document, and track damaged materials and contents • Maintain jobsite safety, cleanliness, and professional standards • Drive company vehicles to job sites and assist with equipment setup • Communicate clearly with homeowners, business owners, and team leads **Shop / Contents Responsibilities** • Intake, inventory, and categorize contents from loss sites • Perform cleaning, drying, deodorizing, and restoration of contents • Repackage items and organize secure storage • Complete documentation and communicate progress with project teams **Required Experience & Qualifications** • 1+ years of hands on mitigation or restoration field experience • Experience responding to water, fire, mold, or storm losses • Familiarity with drying equipment and moisture monitoring • Experience with contents pack outs and loss documentation • Understanding of IICRC standards (certifications preferred, not required) • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders, and perform physical work • Smartphone proficiency for documentation and communication • Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail **Entry level candidates or those without mitigation experience will not be considered.** **Perks & Growth** • Paid training and IICRC certification opportunities • Annual performance reviews with clear advancement paths • Bonus eligibility and double pay when on call • 3% 401(k) match • Full medical, dental, life, HSA, and accident coverage • Team events and company outings • Opportunity for company vehicle after conversion **Work Environment** • Residential and commercial properties affected by disasters • Crew sizes ranging from 2–30 • Physically active, hands on mitigation work **Apply today.** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.