Water Restoration Technician

Description

General Summary

The Water Technician assists the Project Team Leader in assigned water losses by using water extraction equipment to access and dry out affected areas; support with general shop responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency water losses when the Company is experiencing a high volume of water loss calls.
• Remove affected building materials, extra water and set up mechanical drying equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to locations designated by customers. Load and unload equipment and supplies from the vehicle to the work site, clear the work site by moving furniture and equipment, and restore the work site to the original configuration when the job is complete.
• Perform restoration involving carpet repair and carpet, upholstery and drapery cleaning.
• Perform all work that meets or exceeds applicable federal, state and local regulations and Company and customer quality standards.
• Monitor on-going water loss claims by performing a follow up inspection of a recent loss to assess the affected areas for progress in drying. Record moisture readings and confirm all drying equipment is working efficiently.
• Abide any and all federal and state safety and health regulations when at a loss.
• General shop responsibilities will include, but not limited to, maintaining all assigned vehicles and equipment to the Company’s published standards and routine shop organization and cleaning.
• Any and all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED

Minimum Experience: One to two (1-2) months of related experience and/or training

Certification: WRT & ASD preferred

Valid Driver’s License

Skills and Specifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Expected to be knowledgeable of residential and commercial building construction and demolition
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing
• Possess critical thinking skills
• Fluent in English, bi-lingual a plus but not required
• Expected to interact positively with other employees of all levels
• Exhibit adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
• Recognize situations that require notification of a manager
• Analyze, interpret and communicate data effectively both verbally and in writing
• effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership
• Complete assignments with promptness and accuracy

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions, moderate noise, vibrations and hazards.