Radon Testing Technician

SoBran-Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SoBran-Inc is seeking a Radon Testing Technician for our Oak Ridge, TN location. The role involves learning to conduct radon testing in various building types, placing detectors, and documenting findings in the database.

Responsibilities include radon mitigation diagnostics and system installations, with work both indoors and outdoors. The candidate must be a US citizen, be able to travel up to 45 days per trip and up to 40% of the year, and work toward NRPP certifications within 6–12 months of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NRPP or NRSB radon certifications to be obtained within 6–12 months of hire.
• Experience with general construction and use of hand/power tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct radon testing in various buildings and record data in the database.
• Place and retrieve radon detectors in residential and non-residential buildings.
• Transport detectors and document placement/retrieval.
• Assist in radon mitigation diagnostics and system installations.
• Work indoors and outdoors; may require climbing and use of ladders.

Skills

Construction experience

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Data entry

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NRPP Radon Measurement Professional (within 6 months)

NRPP Radon Mitigation Specialist (within 12 months)

Tools

Forklift (training)

Job description

SoBran is seeking a Radon Testing Technician for our Oak Ridge, TN location:

Duties will include but not limited to:

Description of Duties:

Radon Testing

• Trainable to learn how to conduct radon testing in various size buildings, particularly on military installations and entering data into data base
• Testing consists of placing and retrieving (picking up) various types of radon detectors used to determine radon levels in rooms in Residential and Non-residential buildings
• Work consists of carrying duffle bags of radon detectors and/or acting as the data collection person documenting the placement or retrieval of the detectors
• Carry tubs/bags of detectors
• Work is indoors but can require walking between buildings

Radon Mitigation

• Trainable to learn how to perform radon mitigation diagnostics and mitigation system installations on military Residential and Non-residential large buildings and entering data into data base.
• Diagnostics consists of the use of various instruments, hand tools and power tools (e.g., hammer drills) to perform sub-slab permeability studies and radon source investigations to determine types and number of mitigation systems to install
• Mitigation consists of the use of various instruments, hand tools, and power tools (e.g., hammer drills, core rigs) to install various types of mitigation systems
• Work is both indoors and outdoors
• Willingness to use ladders and high lift equipment
• Willingness to enter utility tunnels and tight spaces

General Shop Duties

• Warehouse
  • Assist in storage of equipment and materials in warehouse
  • Warehouse organization and cleanliness
  • Packing equipment and materials for CONUS and OCONUS projects
• General Office Duties, including assisting in the preparation of reports and data entry

Job Requirements:

• US. Citizen with ability to pass background check to obtain base pass to U.S. Military installations
• The ability to Travel both domestic and international up to 45 days per trip up to 40% of the year
• Current issued passport and driver's license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in general construction and use of tools
• Veteran with knowledge of military rank/protocols a plus
• Able to lift tubs/equipment up to 75 pounds
• The ability to use hand truck and forklift with appropriate training
• Basic knowledge and use of computers to conduct searches for materials and equipment (web search) and use of Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word
• Become NRPP certified Radon Measurement Professional or National Radon Safety Board equivalent within 6 months of hire
• Become NRPP certified Radon Mitigation Specialist or National Radon Safety Board equivalent within 12 months of hire
• Must comply with all company drug testing requirements