RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

Rainbow International of East Stroudsburg is now hiring Restoration Technicians. Looking for a career not just a job? We are a rapidly growing company looking for people who are eager to learn, acquire new skills, and have fun in the process while working for a leader in property Restoration Services. $15 - $18/hr based on experience. Benefits Paid training & full-time hours. Paid time off/vacation after qualifying period. Advancement opportunities available and highly encouraged. 90‑day probationary period, followed by performance‑based pay increase. Flexible shifts – participate in an “On Call” rotation for after‑hours service calls, which involves some weekends and night responsibilities. Learn and become proficient in water restoration: structural drying, contents drying and restoration, precision demolition and salvage. Learn and become proficient in mold remediation procedures, including preparation for a post-clearance test. Learn and become proficient in fire damage clean‑up, smoke and soot removal, and deodorization of structural components and contents. Summary The restoration technician delivers water, fire and smoke damage restoration services to our residential and commercial customers. Daily tasks may include taking moisture level readings, water extraction, equipment placement, general demolition, detailed cleaning of fire and smoke damaged structures, or packing, inventorying and cleaning of personal property. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drive a company vehicle to customer locations, load and unload equipment and supplies, clear the work site, and restore the work site to the original configuration when the job is complete. Perform regular cleaning services of carpets, upholstery and draperies on an as‑needed basis. Establish and maintain a service schedule to ensure all service is delivered to meet customer requirements. Follow all Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable federal, state and local regulations for disposal of wastewater and chemicals. Comply with all verbal and written safety practices, including the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment. Read and comprehend all applicable SDSs for chemicals that require special handling and use of personal protective equipment. Maintain all assigned vehicles and equipment to company published standards. Perform other duties as required, including job functions that may be outside the scope of normal job duties. Qualifications Previous experience in restoration and/or construction will be given top consideration, but is not necessary to apply. We will train the right person. Have mid‑level computer skills and be familiar with Windows operating systems and email. Functional understanding of PDAs (smart phones). Aptitude for learning new technology and software easily. Proficient in the use of Xactimate would be helpful. Certified in Water restoration (IICRC WTR) is a plus. Certified in Applied Structural Drying (IICRC – ASD) is a plus. Certified in Applied Microbial restoration (IICRC – AMRT) is a plus. Ability & desire to learn tasks quickly. Must be customer focused, professional appearance, detail oriented, goal oriented, possess a strong work ethic and have a desire to be the best. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. You must be able to pass a criminal background check, have a good driving record, and pass pre‑employment and random drug screenings. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk or hear, and occasionally sit. Hands are used to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and at times will be required to wear a respirator and protective clothing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Interested in joining our team in East Stroudsburg, PA as Restoration Technician? Submit an updated resume to this job posting. If selected for consideration additional information/assessment may be required to complete. Job Type Full‑time Salary $15.00 to $18.00 per hour – based on experience Qualification Questions How many years of RESTORATION or Construction or Service Related industry (plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, etc.) experience do you have? Do you have the following license or certification: VALID DRIVER LICENSE? Do you have the following license or certification: IICRC CERTIFICATE? Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States? Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? At Rainbow International® Restoration we’re helping families out when disaster strikes, turning their damaged houses back into homes. Our franchisees are looking for qualified people seeking to do what it takes to restore the customers property. Does that excite you? Then seeking a career with an independently owned and operated Rainbow International® franchise might be the place for you. Because for our family, this isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. #J-18808-Ljbffr ServiceMaster by McCann