Fire Restoration Technician

ServiceMaster of South Shore Inc; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Restoration Technician. In this role, you will monitor and complete restoration jobs, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. You'll handle tasks such as fire/smoke damage repair, water extraction, and documentation for insurance claims. This position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact in restoring homes and businesses after disasters, all while working in a dynamic environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in restoration or construction preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and complete restoration jobs ensuring quality control.
• Prepare documentation for insurance reimbursement and customer approval.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Ability to prioritize activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet or mobile phone

Job description

A successful Fire Restoration Technician monitors, inspects and completes tasks for restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition, pack-out of contents and various fire restoration activities. The Fire Restoration Technician prepares and reviews documentation to include notes, photos and documents according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies, as well as explains processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Retrieves work orders, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrives to work site.
• Explains processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide with or without supervisor.
• Completes assigned jobs according to company processes while maintaining quality control on each job with urgency.
• Performs fire/smoke damage repair and tasks to include water extraction, pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, light construction and demolition as directed by supervisor.
• Ensures equipment, supplies, vehicles, and products are properly handled. Reports any equipment malfunction and/or damage to supervisor.
• Inspects jobs after completion and obtains customer signatures for approval purposes, and requests payments when necessary.
• Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings.
• Resolves issues with customers, communicates customer issues, daily job activities with supervisor and key company staff.
• Prepares documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the restoration or construction industry is preferred, but not required.
• Valid Drivers’ License and satisfactory driving record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of disaster restoration industry.
• Must be able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with entering data using a tablet or mobile phone.
• Report to work on time in a clean, complete uniform.
• Read and follow product label usage instructions.
• Certifications are preferred, but not required:
• FSRT – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
• OCT – Odor Control Technician

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.
• 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.
• Work in both inside and outside 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.