Restoration Technician

ATI Restoration, LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Restoration, LLC in Florida seeks a Restoration Technician to join a field team performing emergency services and contents restoration, following EPA/OSHA guidelines and safety procedures. Availability after-hours and weekends for emergencies is required.

You will handle residential and commercial properties, assist with cleanup, inventory, equipment setup, and operate standard restoration tools; a strong work ethic and ability to work in challenging conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, construction experience a plus.
• Experience with water/fire damage restoration preferred.
• Able to follow EPA/OSHA safety rules and site safety plans.
• Willingness to handle hazardous materials and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform content restoration work on residential and commercial properties.
• Assist with cleanup, inventory, setup of equipment, and packing contents.
• Operate restoration tools and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety rules and wear protective gear; work at heights when needed.
• Frequent travel and after-hours emergency response as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Emergency response

Safety procedures

Reading comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-4 years of construction experience (water/fire damage)

Tools

OSHA 40 hr HAZWOPER

Forklift certification

IICRC Water Restoration certification (plus)

Job description

Job Summary

The Restoration Technician is responsible for working as part of a team to perform emergency services and contents restoration work while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding remediation. The individual will also adhere to EPA, OSHA, and local requirements regarding safety and hazardous materials handling. Other qualifications and responsibilities might arise as deemed necessary by circumstances. The individual must be available for emergency response work after-hours and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform content restoration work residential and commercial properties
• Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, packing customers' contents, general on-location cleaning, HVAC cleaning and deodorization of facilities
• Assists with the inventory of site contents, setup of emergency services equipment, preparing contents for storage and lifting items into storage
• Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and site specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
• Operate routinely used tools and equipment
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Warehouse maintenance, stock supplies, building maintenance
• Perform work at high elevations such as from a ladder and scaffolding
• Hazardous Waste Operations
• All other duties as assigned

Technical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration and percent.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Work Environment

Working around equipment and machinery, the work environment is usually dirty, dusty and noisy, on uneven ground/surfaces containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances and/or materials and is subject to inclement or extreme weather conditions and temperatures. Work includes handling hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment. Frequent travel is required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Must be in good physical health and be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination and drug screening. Able to wear full and half face respirator, work in confined spaces and regularly lift and carry 75 pounds.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of Construction experience, working on water/fire damage jobs specifically, environmental experience and hazardous waste.

Certifications Needed

The individual must have on file a valid and current environmental physical enabling the individual to wear a respirator. Also, OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER, current State Driver's license and forklift operator certification.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Construction industry experience preferred. IICRC Water Restoration certification is a plus. Heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience a plus. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic with the ability to follow directions. Good communication skills and commitment to company safety policy are a must. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Bilingual English/Spanish is encouraged, but not required.