JOB SUMMARY:

The Restoration Technician will perform water extraction, set up drying equipment, demolition, post-fire cleaning (contents and structure), mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, light home repair work, and manual labor. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Respond as the initial contact for emergency water/fire jobs – duties include: taking photos, cause of loss and all affected rooms with any of its affected contents, consider job scope with measurements and contact of third party representatives as needed.
• Interact with customers to include obtaining signed work authorizations prior to starting the work.
• Take inventory and pictures of contents to determine whether contents are salvageable or not.
• Must be able to use specialized equipment for disaster restoration including, but not limited to: Heat exchangers, air movers, dehumidifiers, floor mat system, wall drying systems, gym floor drying systems, ozone machine, fogging machine, ultrasonic machines, pressure washers, dry ice blaster, ect.
• Perform testing of surfaces for water content and direct actions according to readings.
• Perform mold remediation, sewage clean up, smoke damage cleaning, and other types of jobs as necessary.
• Pack and manipulate contents to another unaffected room or pack it out of the affected building and take to storage.
• Perform board ups on windows, doors, and roofs to make a building secure. 
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials regularly.
• Recognize when there may be lead or asbestos present and call manager to get testing done before proceeding with work.
• Must be available for emergency work calls and off hours work as needed (may occasionally include nights and weekends as necessary).  Standard hours are M-F.
• Maintain, clean, and inventory shop and equipment.
• Works under supervision of the Estimator and/or Project Manager.
• Keep needed materials stocked and on hand ie. Trash bags, plastic, filters, PPE, Microban.
• Track mileage and routine maintenance on vehicles.
• COC signed and picked up on last day of job.
• Retrieve samples of all materials being replaced and pass off to Estimator. i.e. paint sample, trim, flooring.
• Have a working knowledge of current smart phone for calls/emails and be able to utilize (Restoration Manager) RM for uploading and downloading of pictures and scopes.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires high school education or equivalent. 

• Requires two or more years experience with manual labor/ construction field and willingness to learn. Preferred experience in water/fire damage and restoration.

• Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a reliable work vehicle, and current insurance.  Also must be have good driving history approved by FGS insurance.

• Ability to be on-call required for 24-hour emergency services (as needed).

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Ability to drive and park large trucks/trailers.

• IICRC certifications preferred

• Physical capabilities to carry out job responsibilities including the ability to lift 80-100 lbs., stand for extended periods of time, ability to walk, talk and have use of both hands.

• Able to follow direction and work as a team

PAY RANGE

$15-18/hour DOE