Fire & Water Restoration Technician CHICAGO

Servpro Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium compensation and overtime

Company paid certifications

Health benefits including dental and vision

401k and PTO

Job summary

A leading restoration company in Illinois is seeking a Mitigation Technician. This role involves working at client job sites to mitigate water, fire, and mold damage. Responsibilities include water extraction, operating restoration equipment, and performing clean-up tasks. Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads and work in various environments. Health benefits, training, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Water extraction and cleaning tasks.
• Operating mitigation equipment effectively.
• Performing minor construction and repairs.
• Removing smoke and soot.

Skills

Ability to lift minimum 50 pounds

Climb ladders and tight spaces

Repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects

Work with cleaning agents

Job description

Overview

We take care of people, who take care of people.

Ready to experience new career growth and the joy of helping others? Come join our team. SERVPRO offers the satisfaction of helping those who need it most, along with benefits such as:

Benefits

• Premium compensation + overtime and bonus potential
• Opportunities to move from entry-level to management
• Best training available – no industry experience required
• Company paid certifications and professional development
• Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision
• Holidays and PTO
• 401k
• Team environment with supportive management

Position

As part of one of the largest franchise systems in the country, SERVPRO of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn/Lisle is looking for a Mitigation Technician to join our team at our Naperville location. As a mitigation technician, you will work mainly at client job sites to aid in mitigating personal or commercial property loss and/or damage from:

• Water
• Fire
• Mold
• Weather
• Biohazard

Responsibilities

• Water extraction
• Cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing
• Placing and operating loss mitigation equipment such as blowers, fans, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and heaters
• Rolling up carpet
• Cutting and removing drywall
• Repairs and minor construction
• Board-up and tarping
• Cleaning up and throwing out damaged debris and materials
• Smoke and soot removal
• Mold containment and/or removal
• Cleaning contents and personal property
• Use and application of appropriate professional cleaning products

Position Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Authorized to Work in the United States
• At least 18 years of age

Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to climb ladders, work at ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, attics)
• Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
• Ability to work with/around cleaning agents
• Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

If you are looking for a quick pace job that gets you out from behind a boring desk and puts you right in the middle of helping clients put their homes, businesses and lives back together, then apply now!

Each SERVPRO Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated Servpro Franchise. Servpro Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of Servpro Industries, LLC or Servpro Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever.