Restoration Tradesman - Emergency Response & Construction

FIRST ONSITE, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST ONSITE, LLC is seeking a Skilled Tradesman to perform restoration and disaster recovery tasks, provide essential labor on projects, and assist with daily field reports and tracking expenses. You may participate in mitigation activities and ensure safety and timely responses across sites.

You will transport and prepare materials, follow EH&S protocols, and work with a team that values reliability and after-hours support. Training is provided for specific certifications and tasks.

Qualifications

• Possess or willingness to obtain a Water Mitigation Certificate within 1 year.
• Restoration experience preferred; will train.
• Construction experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some healthcare-related roles may require additional drug/alcohol screening per CCS/Indiana rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mitigation activities, including water extraction, fire and mold remediation, light demolition, emergency board-ups, and equipment setup
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and job sites cleaned, stocked, and ready for rapid response
• Support daily project operations by completing documentation, tracking expenses, and communicating updates to leadership
• Perform physical labor on restoration, construction, and demolition sites, including loading materials and preparing safe work areas
• Utilize basic construction skills such as painting, drywall installation/patching, texturing, and interior finish work
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety protocols while working in potentially hazardous environments or disaster sites
• Be flexible with overtime, weekend work, 24/7 emergency response, and potential travel as needed

Skills

Restoration exp

Construction exp

Paint & finish

Drywall install

Safety protocols

Education

Water Mitigation Certificate

High school diploma

Job description

FIRST ONSITE, LLC is seeking a Skilled Tradesman to perform restoration and disaster recovery tasks, provide essential labor on projects, and assist with daily field reports and tracking expenses. You may participate in mitigation activities and ensure safety and timely responses across sites.

You will transport and prepare materials, follow EH&S protocols, and work with a team that values reliability and after-hours support. Training is provided for specific certifications and tasks.