Disaster Restoration Technician

**Benefits:** - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Opportunity for advancement - Training & development 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. Compensation: $32,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Built on a foundation o…