Basic Restoration Technician

Plumbing Professors; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking a field technician to support water damage mitigation efforts. The role involves pumping and extracting water, mold remediation, and handling specialized equipment under supervision.

You will follow safety protocols, and assist with containment and air-drying systems while protecting client belongings. Responsibilities include vehicle checks, daily safety, and timely reporting of time and materials used.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in water pumping and extraction techniques.
• Knowledge of mold remediation procedures and safety.
• Ability to move and reset contents without further damage.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions from the team leader.
• Follow MSDS protocols for chemical products used in mitigation.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks and keep vehicles clean.
• Demonstrate mastery of BELFOR's damage processes and equipment use under supervision.
• Assemble containment systems using Neg Air, HEPA vacuums, and related gear.
• Use cleaning and disinfecting solutions appropriately in confined spaces.
• Use lifting techniques and protect client possessions.
• Install injectidry, directed-in, and octi-dry systems and manage air flow.
• Comply with BELFOR standards to safeguard client property.
• Demonstrate customer service knowledge and professional conduct.
• Meet deadlines and work through time constraints.
• Travel and night/weekend work may be required.

Skills

Water pumping & extraction

Mold remediation

Moving & resetting contents

Setting drying equipment

Antimicrobial applications

Vehicle safety inspections

Maintenance of equipment

Cleaning debris

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BELFOR and BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG) offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must have the ability to perform tasks related to pumping and extracting water, as well as mold removal, and must use various types of specialized equipment under supervision. This position represents level 2 in the progressive itinerary of Water Damage.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to receive the instructions provided by the team leader.
• Know and understand the MSDS protocols for the chemical products used during mitigation processes.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
• Must demonstrate mastery of the Book of Damage Caused by the Water of BELFOR.
• Under supervision, you must demonstrate understanding and proper use of the scraper and rinse rod, the weighed trawl, the weighed extractor, the water extractor, the portable extraction unit and the appropriate legal discharge and drainage systems. Water.
• Under supervision, you must build adequate containment systems, using appropriate calculations and equipment (Neg Air, HEPA vacuum).
• Properly use cleaning / disinfecting solutions and debris removal techniques from confined areas.
• Use under supervision appropriate lifting techniques, sliding pads, polystyrene foam blocks; take care and protect the personal belongings of the client.
• Under Supervision, you must properly remove the vapor barriers, remove and label the recoverable cuttings, make holes for air to flow, install an Injectidry system, a Directed-In system and an Octi-Dry system, use non-penetrating and penetrating meters.
• The professional will be obliged to comply with the standards of BELFOR to safeguard the property of other people.
• Must have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this.
• Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• You will be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
• You must inform in a timely and accurate manner about the time worked and the equipment and consumables used.
• Attend the operations sponsored by BELFOR and the security training courses that are necessary.

Requirements

• Water pumping and extraction
• Mold remediation
• Moving & re-setting contents
• Setting drying equipment
• Antimicrobial applications as appropriate
• Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
• Maintaining vehicles in clean serviceable condition
• Removing and disposing of debris
• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Additional other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training
• Must have knowledge of various pump systems
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• English language literacy and fluency

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions.All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest, and will not be available to managers making hiring decisions. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.