First Priority Restoration

Mitigation Technician

Whitestown, IN

Full-time

$37,440-$54,080

About This Job

Job description

(Base Compensation: $18 - $26 per hour, based on experience and location)

We pride ourselves on hiring the best candidates to join the First Priority family and are passionate about our team, our culture, and our services. First Priority is seeking the most talented, driven, and professional individuals who want to grow their careers, be a part of a supportive team and have the passion to succeed.

First Priority Restoration is a full-service restoration contractor specializing in restoring property damaged by fire, water, and storm. We are looking for experienced Restoration Technicians skilled in both the residential and commercial rebuilding areas within the insurance restoration industry.

The Restoration Technician is a first responder to property loss situations and helps to mitigate the damage in both residential and commercial structures. Technicians are responsible for water damage mitigation, structural board-up and security, on-location cleaning, microbial remediation, content pack-outs, content processing/deodorization, content storage, and handling. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Water extraction and mitigation

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Fire and smoke cleaning and restoration

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Microbial remediation

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Vandalism/crime scene

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Demolition

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Structural board-up and site stabilization

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Carpet cleaning

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On-location cleaning

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Content handling/storage

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Equipment set up, monitoring, and breaking down

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Field management and supervision of all temporary labor personnel

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Manage and maintain a clean and organized appearance of the vehicle, equipment, material, and consumables on the job site and warehouse at all times

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Manage and maintain inventories of all equipment, material, consumables, and tools

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Representation on First Priority Emergency Mitigation On-Call Rotation

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Complete all necessary paperwork, including daily progress reports, moisture logs, safety logs, and diagrams

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Provide the highest level of customer service

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Adheres to all company best practices.

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All other duties or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

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1 year of restoration industry experience (water, fire, and mold) is preferred

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IICRC accreditations for fire & smoke, water damage, and microbial remediation are preferred

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Excellent communicator, both verbally and written

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Ability to work with people in a professional manner

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Maintains a valid and current driver’s license

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Availability for travel in response to out of town projects and/or catastrophic events

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Successfully pass a national criminal background check and motor vehicle report check

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Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening

Work Environment and Physical Demands for Position:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderately loud.

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

The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 25-50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle material, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

COMPENSATION:

First Priority offers this position a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, 10 paid holidays, and PTO.

First Priority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Experience:

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Water damage restoration: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

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Whitestown, IN 46075 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Whitestown, IN 46075: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person