Entry Level Restoration Technician

Neighborly Company and its affiliates; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Neighborly Company and its affiliates is looking for a Restoration Technician in Mandeville, Louisiana. The role involves assisting customers by restoring their properties damaged by fire, water, or mold. You'll learn a trade with ongoing growth opportunities, and can earn extra through on-call bonuses. Applicants should possess a valid driver's license, and experience in restoration or construction is preferred. The pay ranges from $15 to $19 per hour depending on experience and certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must have an active, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal/civil background check.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to work after hours and on rotation for emergency calls.
• Restoration or construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow remediation and restoration procedures for cleanup.
• Help maintain company equipment.
• Collect and record detailed documentation about the job.
• Communicate empathetically with property owners.
• Conduct minor demolition.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Comfortable using hand and power tools

Job description

Do you want variety in your job, where every day is different? Do you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get things done? Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference?

If you said yes to the above, then we may have a great opportunity for you at Rainbow Restoration as a Restoration Technician!

At Rainbow Restoration, you’ll help people when their home, property, or business suffers damage from fire, water, smoke, or mold.

If you’re ready to start a career where you do something different every day and enjoy knowing that you’re making a difference in the lives of our customers, we want to talk to you!

Why You Should Join Our Team as a Restoration Technician

• We invest in you. We provide you with the training you need and help you get industry certifications. And when you get your certification, you’ll have the opportunity to make more money.
• This is a career. You’ll be learning a trade that has ongoing opportunities for growth. You can cross‑train in different kinds of restoration, such as fire, water, smoke, and mold. There are also opportunities for advancement and promotions.
• You can make extra money with on‑call bonuses and overtime. You’ll have opportunities to boost your income when there are after‑hours and emergency calls to respond to.
• You’ll be helping people when they need it most. You’ll be helping people at one of the most challenging times of their life by restoring their property back to what it was before the damage happened.
• This is a stable industry. Restoration services will always be needed when a disaster strikes at someone’s home or business. This means you’ll have a long‑term opportunity to use your skills with us at Rainbow Restoration.

Your Responsibilities as a Restoration Technician

You’ll be a key component of our team providing restoration services to our customers. As you grow in experience, here are some of the things you will do:

• Follow remediation and restoration procedures for cleanup of the customer’s home and possessions, using the appropriate equipment and personal protection equipment.
• Help maintain company equipment.
• Collect and record detailed documentation about the job, including photos, notes, and videos.
• Communicate with property owners, showing empathy for their loss.
• Conduct minor demolition.

How to be Successful as a Restoration Technician

Your success as a Restoration Tech is entirely within your control.

We won’t sugarcoat it; this can be a tough job. You’ll often work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and other rooms in a home that are contaminated due to fire or flood or other damage. You can’t be afraid to get dirty.

You’ll be a great fit to grow in this role if:

• You know how to provide exceptional customer service. You show empathy for the customer, you are friendly, and you are always professional in both your appearance and your attitude.
• You have great attention to detail. This is key to ensuring that the detailed documentation of a loss are accurate and complete. Using the latest systems and technology ensures that we do projects right the first time every time.
• You are a team player. As part of a team passionate about helping others, you must be dedicated to excellence and ready to step up and help, no matter what.
• You are positive and have a resilient attitude. You find excitement in the unknown and are eager to show up on time to do what it takes to get the job done.
• You are comfortable using hand and power tools. You’ll be working with the best equipment during demolition projects to ensure properties are restored.

Job Requirements for the Restoration Technician Apprentice

Here are the minimum requirements to be considered for this job.

• Must have an active, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal / civil background check.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Must be able to wear respiratory equipment and PPE.
• Must be available to work after hours, and on rotation for emergency calls.
• Restoration or construction experience preferred.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.00 per hour with overtime available.

Entry Level Restoration Technician with less than 1 year experience working for a mitigation company starts at $15/hour. Experienced but not certified Restoration Technician with a minimum of 1 year working for a mitigation company starts at $17/hour. Experienced Certified Restoration Technician with minimum of 2 years certification (IICRC WRT or RIA WLS) starts at $19/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance available after 60 days of employment.