Cleaning Technician

1800 Water Damage of Birmingham,Al; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Active work environment

Health benefits

Job summary

1-800 WATER DAMAGE is seeking a restoration technician to provide operational support for client contents remediation. You will handle packing, moving, and cleaning; deodorizing; manipulation; and storage using specialized equipment and cleaning chemicals under supervision.

The role requires physical work, ability to lift heavy loads, and daily vehicle-related tasks. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide restoration network.

Qualifications

• Construction, restoration, moving, or remediation industry experience preferred.
• Identify products (consumables), usage, and disposal requirements with training.
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ’s vehicle policy.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical requirements: frequent lifting, mobility in tight spaces.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 100 lbs.
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks.
• Perform dry and wet mitigation/pre-cleaning using accepted procedures.
• Manipulate contents at the client site to allow remediation crew to perform tasks.
• Applies inventory management for client contents per procedures.
• Wrap and package contents to prevent damage during transport.
• Load and unload contents on/off a box truck accurately.
• Transport contents to cleaning facility for cleaning and storage.
• Adhere to MSDS recognized standards.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep in good condition.
• Adhere to appearance guidelines and corporate values.

Skills

Industry experience

Consumables management

Vehicle operation

Forklift certification

Professional attitude

Customer service

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Heavy lifting

Mobility in tight spaces

Job description

Full job description

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is the trusted name for comprehensive contents, furniture, art, and document restoration services. We offer solutions to help homeowners, property owners, businesses, and institutions restore what they value most. Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ provides a variety of contents restoration services that are designed to save you time, money, and headaches. When it comes to restoring what you value most, Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is there to go the extra mile for you. Thinking outside the box starts with caring about what is inside the box.

• Paid Training

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Full job description

Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is the trusted name for comprehensive contents, furniture, art, and document restoration services. We offer solutions to help homeowners, property owners, businesses, and institutions restore what they value most. Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ provides a variety of contents restoration services that are designed to save you time, money, and headaches. When it comes to restoring what you value most, Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ is there to go the extra mile for you. Thinking outside the box starts with caring about what is inside the box.

Benefits/Perks

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Active Work Environment
• Health Benefits

Job Summary

This position is responsible to provide operational support in remediation efforts for client content. Main functions will include performing tasks related to contents packing, moving, and cleaning; deodorizing; manipulation; and storage. This position will be required to use a variety of specialized equipment and cleaning chemicals under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
• Perform Dry and Wet mitigation/pre-cleaning using accepted procedures
• Manipulate contents at the client site to allow for the remediation crew to perform required tasks
• Applies inventory management for client contents inline with Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ procedures
• Correctly wrap and package contents to prevent damage during transport, similar to a moving company
• Accurately load and unload contents on and off of a box truck
• Transport contents to cleaning facility for cleaning and storage
• Adhere to MSDS recognized standards
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
• Adhere to appearance guidelines and corporate values

Qualifications

• Construction, restoration, moving, or remediation industry experience preferred
• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage, and disposal requirements with training
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ’s vehicle policy
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Possess a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comprehensive understanding of customer service principles and practices Physical Requirements
• Frequent lifting in excess of 100 lbs
• Access and mobility in tight spaces

Working Conditions / Physical Abilities

• Must be able to ride and/or operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis for extended periods of time
• Climb in and out of vehicles and stairs
• Frequently operates forklifts, power tools, and hand tools
• Continuously sits, walks, bends, crouches, kneels, climbs, lifts (occasionally above shoulder)

Compensación: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Choose a Rewarding Career with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE

1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a trusted property restoration company serving customers across the nation. With locations spanning coast-to-coast, we help home and business owners return their property to its original condition, while restoring what truly matters—health and safety. Our team is fully vetted, IICRC-certified, and insured for your safety.

What We Do

We handle a range of restoration projects including emergency mitigation, water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, fire and smoke damage restoration, sewage cleanup, mold remediation, and much more. We understand how stressful this situation can be, which is why we are equipped to help you deal with insurance companies, property management, and the many other parties interested or involved with the damage. Our water damage technicians, sales teams, and administrative professionals take pride in helping others through home and commercial building restoration.

Our Values

Owned by the BELFOR Franchise Group, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is dedicated to excellence. We provide services with a personal touch but are also backed by the expertise of an internationally renowned restoration company. Because clients are going through an extremely difficult and emotionally taxing time, we provide caring support, upfront communication, and effective services. We believe in full transparency, which is why we provide customized solutions and pricing upfront.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to 1-800-Water Damage Corporate.