Fire and Water Damage Restoration Technician

3 months ago


Charlottesville, United States ServiceMaster Restore Full time
Come work for ServiceMaster - we are right in the heart of Charlottesville near Belmont on Carlton Avenue It is an exciting and fast paced environment with work that includes a variety of tasks to keep things interesting all day, every dayServiceMaster provides fire, water, and mold remediation services, working closely with commercial and residential clients to provide superior services in the event of an unfortunate disaster. Prospective candidates need a high level of customer service skills that will keep our customers informed and satisfied during a challenging time. The position also requires a high level of detail and flexibility to handle quickly changing work. Position Overview  
Monitors, inspects and completes tasks for Water Restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities. Prepare and review documentation to include notes, photos and documents according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies. Explains processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers.

Pay and Benefits

Entry Level Position pay $18 - $20 per hour based on experience 401K  Health Insurance  6 Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Significant Incentives and Overtime for After Hours Work All tools, cell phone, and uniforms provided

Job Responsibilities

Retrieves work orders, checks route for travel, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrives to work site. Explain processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide with or without supervisor Completes assigned jobs according to company processes while maintaining quality control on each job Performs water damage repair to include water extraction, pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, light construction and demolition as directed by supervisor Ensures equipment, supplies, vehicles, and products are properly handled. Reports any equipment malfunction and or damage to supervisor Inspects jobs after completion and obtains customer signatures for approval purposes, and requests payments when necessary Performs daily monitoring and tasks on assigned water jobs to residential and/or commercial customers with urgency Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings Inspects jobs after completion and obtains customer signatures for approval purposes, and requests payments when necessary Resolves issues with customers, communicates customer issues, daily job activities with supervisor and key company staff Prepares documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies Operate on a rotated on call basis to respond to emergency mitigation calls. 

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent Training will be classroom setting as well as in the field training Valid Drivers’ License and satisfactory driving record Good verbal and written and communication skills Good customer service skill Experience with using technology for data entry Can read and follow product label usage instructions Reports to work on time in a clean, complete uniform Must be able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines  Certifications can be provided after 90 days of field experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant must be prepared to:

 Move up to 70 pounds often, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects Stand and walk for extended periods of time. Lifting, squatting, crawling and crouching is required. Express or exchange ideas with others quickly, receive and act on detailed information given. Must be able to pass a Medical Evaluation and Fit Test for full and half face respirators For safety reasons, respirators, which are used in certain situations, must be able to seal to your face Use visual acuity to perform detail-oriented activities Be exposed to various inside and outside working conditions: The change of environment such as with or without air conditioning and heating.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future, with or without notice to the employee. This Job Description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with the Company remains at will. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Built on a foundation of great brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access. By joining ServiceMaster, you'll be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.

Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.




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