This is a full-time entry level position with the opportunity for advancement & additional pay. Restoration Technicians work in teams to perform restoration services for properties that have been damaged by water, fire, smoke, odor, and/or other hazards. They also perform cleaning services such as cleaning of carpet, upholstery, & tile.
Technicians receive on the job training in the processes of carpet/tile/rug cleaning and water, fire, & odor restoration including: structural drying, contents drying, precision demolition, & salvage; smoke, soot, & odor removal; and mold remediation. This position can be physically demanding at times so employees may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, loud machinery, and/or confined spaces.
The opportunity for overnight travel & extra income could be provided during large storm events. Disasters occur any time of day so this position requires some rotating on-call/after-hours/weekend/overtime work.
Restoration & Cleaning Technicians are the “in-home representatives” of our company and will be:
- responding to job sites within a specified timeline;
- driving company vehicles;
- loading, unloading, & operating company drying/cleaning equipment;
- moving/carrying furniture, wet carpeting, wet carpet pad, sheet rock, insulation, or tack strip;
- meeting/communicating with homeowners & implementing restoration and/or cleaning processes;
- performing moderate demolition that may be required as part of the restoration process;
- preparing reports documenting work performed;
- maintaining company facilities, equipment, & vehicles including cleaning, repairing, stocking, organizing, & preparing maintenance documentation.
- utilizing handheld smart devices to explain & attain all paperwork & photos necessary for documenting work;
- sometimes inspecting jobsites & giving regular progress updates to customers/adjusters;
- performing any other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have & maintain valid vehicle driver's license, reliable transportation/telephone, & be insurable.
- Must have ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds without assistance as job requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, climbing ladders, and moving heavy objects.
- Completion of High School Diploma or GED
- Excellent customer service & communication skills required.
- Required technology skills: typing, scanning, emailing, attaching files, utilizing company required software etc. Must also have serviceable understanding of handheld smart devices and an aptitude for learning new software.
- Basic mathematical calculations such as totaling invoices, calculating tax, measuring square footage.
- Job requires some rotating on-call/overtime/after-hours/weekend work.
- Must be able to pass a full background check & drug testing will be completed prior to employment.
Optional Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Restoration and/or carpet cleaning experience is a plus but not required.
- IICRC Carpet Cleaning/Fire/Water Certification is a plus but not required.
- Experience with Construction/Maintenance/Insurance Adjusting/Xactimate estimating software is a plus but not required.
- Associates degrees in either Construction & Maintenance Technologies, Computer-Aided Drafting, Industrial Production Technologies, or General Studies are beneficial but not required.
Benefits:
- On The Job training
- Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance
- Company Issued Uniforms
- Potential On-call bonuses
- Potential growth within the company
- Available overtime
- Pay: Commensurate Upon Experience. Well qualified applicants typically earn between $32,000 - $55,000 annually dependent upon experience, education, and availability.
To apply please submit resume or call 325-944-0010 for more information.
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