Entry Level Technician

ServiceMaster of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company based in Lynchburg is seeking a dedicated team member to provide emergency restoration and disaster recovery services. The role involves repairing water, fire, and smoke damage, monitoring equipment, and ensuring tasks are completed to high standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The position requires physical stamina as heavy lifting and active work are essential parts of the job. Join us to help restore homes and businesses after disasters.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team.
• Takes instruction and stays on task.
• Follows company guidelines and standards.
• Can read and follow product label usage instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform water/fire/smoke damage and mold remediation repair.
• Set up and monitor air movers and/or dehumidifiers.
• Report equipment malfunctions and customer problems.
• Complete job tasks while maintaining quality control.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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.