Entry Level Technician

ServiceMaster Restore; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in disaster recovery is seeking dedicated technicians to provide emergency restoration services. The role includes tasks like water and fire damage remediation, requiring strong teamwork and communication skills. Candidates must be high school graduates capable of lifting heavy objects and following detailed instructions.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow company guidelines and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform water/fire/smoke damage remediation as directed.
• Set up and monitor air movers and dehumidifiers.
• Report any customer issues or equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

Provides emergency restoration and disaster recovery services to customers following assigned work orders provided by the Lead Technician/Crew Chief.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs water/fire/smoke damage and mold remediation repair as directed by supervisor to include water extraction, pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, cleaning, light construction and demolition
• Sets up and monitors air movers and/or dehumidifiers
• May perform other cleaning duties (i.e., construction cleaning, fire/smoke/odor cleaning, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, etc.) when part of mitigation or restoration jobs
• Reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor
• Reports any customer problems or damage to supervisor
• Completes assigned job tasks according to company processes while maintaining quality control on each job

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to work within a team
• Takes instruction and stays on task
• Follows company guidelines and standards
• Good verbal and written and communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Can read and follow product label usage instructions
• Reports to work on time in a clean, complete uniform

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Lifting, squatting, crawling and crouching is required.
• Express or exchange ideas with others and receive and act on detailed information given.
• For safety reasons, respirators, which are used in certain situations, must be able to seal to your face.
• Be exposed to various inside and outside working conditions: The change of environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.

Disclaimer

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 at will. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.