Fire and Water Restoration Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Retrieve work orders, ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrive to work site.
• Explain processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide with or without supervisor.
• Complete assigned jobs according to company processes while maintaining quality control on each job with urgency.
• Perform fire/smoke damage repair and tasks to include water extraction, pack‑out of contents, removal/disposing of non‑salvageable materials, light construction and demolition as directed by supervisor.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, vehicles, and products are properly handled. Report any equipment malfunction or damage to supervisor.
• Inspect jobs after completion and obtain customer signatures for approval purposes, and request payments when necessary.
• Make daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings.
• Resolve issues with customers, communicate customer issues, daily job activities with supervisor and key company staff.
• Prepare documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the restoration or construction industry is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of disaster restoration industry.
• Must be able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with entering data using a tablet or mobile phone.
• Report to work on time in a clean, complete uniform.
• Read and follow product label usage instructions.
• Certifications are preferred, but not required:
  • FSRT – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
  • OCT – Odor Control Technician

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be prepared to:

• Move up to 70 pounds often, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift, squat, crawl, and crouch as required.
• Express or exchange ideas with others and receive and act on detailed information given.
• Seal respirators to the face as needed for safety reasons.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, with or without air conditioning and heating.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future, with or without notice to the employee. This Job Description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with the Company remains se responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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