Restoration Apprentice

Elite Restoration; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Gym access

Job summary

Elite Restoration Inc. seeks an Apprentice Technician to support disaster response teams in the Contents, Mitigation, and Repair divisions.

Under supervision of the Area Manager and lead foreman, you will assist with packing, disassembly, debris removal, and moisture control to restore homes or businesses. You will also help with repairs, cleaning, vehicle maintenance, and coordinating with customers and insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License
• Knowledge of power tools
• Ability to move and transport up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Assist contents packing, loading, and transport to job sites
• Perform disassembly and reassembly tasks as needed
• Provide mitigation services including debris removal and moisture control
• Clean and organize warehouses and perform tile cleaning/sealing
• Support customer service with calls, messaging, and DASH data entry
• Assist with repairs including drywall, painting, insulation, and flooring installation
• Ensure vehicle safety and maintenance; maintain equipment
• Participate in residential, commercial, and multi-family reconstruction projects

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Apprentice Technician is under the supervision of the Area Manager of each job site and will report to lead foreman or manager depending on which division the apprentice is assigned. Apprentices help the victims of disasters such as fire, flood, mold, or other events by performing the duties below in the Contents, Mitigation, and Repair Division to help restore people's homes or businesses.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

CONTENTS

• Packing, loading, & transport
• Disassembly and reassembly
• Mitigation services (Packouts)
• Dry and wet cleaning
• Inventorying and chain of custody
• Deodorization (ozone, foggers, etc.)
• Ambient air filtration
• Removing and disposing of debris
• Fire and Water Contents Cleaning
• Cleaning and Organizing Warehouse
• Tile Cleaning and Resealing

MITIGATION

• Controlled demolition
• Baseboard & carpet cushion removal
• Carpet seam cutting
• Removing and disposing of debris
• Carpet Protection
• Water pumping and extraction
• Mold remediation
• Specialty drying (hardwood, plaster, etc.)
• Vapor Barrier
• Setting drying equipment
• Constructing polyethylene enclosures
• Containment construction and maintenance
• Dry-Tracking
• Moisture Mapping
• Taking Moisture Readings

REPAIRS

• Drywall Installation
• Painting
• Cabinet Installation
• Controlled demolition
• Baseboard & carpet cushion removal
• Setting doors and Windows
• Drywall Installation
• Trim Finish Work
• Insulation
• Flooring Installation

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Independently, professionally, & quickly respond to incoming calls per script protocol for Elite & PBC
• Input information into DASH as needed for Elite Restoration Jobs
• Accurate messaging/ transferring of incoming calls to appropriate party (Name, Reason for calling, Contact info, ETC.)
• Provide administrative support to managers/estimators/technicians
• Job Close-Out documents
• Certificate of Completion Waivers: These are to be signed and uploaded in DASH

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate professionally with customers, subcontractors, and insurance companies to ensure issues are dealt with quickly and effectively
• Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
• Maintaining vehicles in clean, serviceable condition
• Residential, Commercial, and Multi-Family Reconstruction Projects
• Maintaining equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate. May be required to operate in close quarters, crawl spaces, small rooms, and narrow aisles and passageways.

Physical Requirements

• Move and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Climb, crawl, stand, stoop, kneel, move/traverse, bend and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time
• Operate hand and electric tools

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver License
• Knowledge of power tools

What's in it for you?

• Full Health Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Unlimited use of PBC Gym
• Great Work Environment - Family Culture and Team Building Events

Elite Restoration Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment and continual random drug testing while employed. Elite Restoration Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.