Handyman

Since our founding in 2001, Watterson has provided exceptional professionally managed support to our clients nationwide who include many of the largest retailers, real estate holding companies, insurance providers, and commercial lenders in the country. At Watterson, we pride ourselves as being our clients "professional management" provider and "an extension of our clients' team". Watterson offers our clients a full suite of facilities services, emergency disaster response and environmental services. Watterson’s Whatever It Takes attitude sets us apart from our competitors with outstanding dedication to all clients.

Watterson is looking for a Project Manager who will be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills. They will display outstanding communication skills, with an aptitude to understand and interpret data. The goal is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous environments. They'll be reliable and accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize to a fast-paced environment.

Watterson

Job Title: Handyman

Reports to: Project Manager

Position level: Individual contributor, no direct reports

Location: Multiple Locations (Orlando and Houston to start) WFH 80% min of local travel

Position Summary

The Handyman Technician is tasked with the restoration and repair of damaged properties across various locations. They will evaluate the extent of damage, perform cleaning and sanitization, remove and replace damaged materials, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Additionally, they will collaborate with mitigation staff and aid as needed.

Key Responsibilities
- Assessing damaged properties to determine salvageable items and materials, including ceiling tiles, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, locks, and other features.
- Cleaning and organizing damaged properties for restoration, ensuring all areas, including ceilings, are addressed.
- Removing and replacing damaged materials, such as ceiling tiles, wallboards, lumber, carpets, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, and locks.
- Addressing issues resulting from water damage, such as drying affected areas, repairing basic plumbing leaks, and ensuring electrical safety.
- Conducting basic electrical repairs, such as replacing outlets, switches, and light fixtures.
- Conducting basic plumbing repairs, including repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and replacing fixtures.
- Sanitizing salvaged structural features, including ceilings, to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Safely operating vehicles and utilizing field automation systems for efficient transportation of materials and equipment.
- Collaborating effectively within the team and sharing pertinent information regarding repair and restoration tasks.
- Providing customer service by addressing complaints and explaining job specifications.
- Adhering strictly to company procedures and safety protocols, especially when working with electrical and plumbing systems.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of trucks and warehouse facilities, including storage of ceiling tiles and related repair materials.
- Assisting in quality control plans and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards for ceiling repairs and other restoration tasks.
- Communicating task statuses and supporting internal project communication, particularly regarding ceiling repairs and related maintenance activities.
- Interpreting construction drawings and specifications, especially as they relate to ceiling installations and repairs.

Competency/Attributes
- Is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting behavior, work routines, and habits to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances. Is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation.
- Quickly learns and applies new information, skills, and processes to new and unfamiliar situations and tasks. Builds upon current knowledge and skills; quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of situations and will exhaust all possibilities to find solutions.
- Maintains high personal standards and expectations and expects others to maintain a similar commitment. Knows own strengths and how to employ them. Knows own weaknesses and limits; works to neutralize or compensate for some and to improve others. Is personally committed and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.
- Is self-starting. Does not wait for signals. Seizes opportunities when they arise. Takes action beyond what is required. Completes assignments independently without constant supervision. Volunteers to take on new assignments. Contributes to others’ initiatives without being asked.
- Will stand up and be counted; accepts personal responsibility; is counted on when times are tough. Willing to state an opinion or take charge of a situation despite potential opposition. Takes the lead and champions an idea or position. Does no