Restoration Field Technician

Lightspeed Restoration Field Technician

The Lightspeed Restoration Field Technician provides 24/7 emergency water damage recovery, mold remediation, fire restoration, and indoor air quality services in homes and buildings. Field Technicians work directly under the supervision of a Lead Technician, Crew Supervisor, or Project Manager in a team atmosphere. The Supervisor will assign various tasks to the field technician to complete as part of the project as a whole.

Typical duties include:

• Light demolition and removal of finished building materials from the job site
• Operating water collection vacuums or pumps to extract standing water from inside structures
• Detailed, fine cleaning including vacuuming, brushing, and damp wiping surfaces and building contents
• Setting or adjusting equipment for drying or filtration
• Cleaning HVAC / air duct & exhaust systems using collection vacuums, rotary and stationary
• Squatting, crawling, and ladder work are often required to access all areas of a home or building
• Demonstrate proper, safe operation of battery-operated and corded power drills, hammer drills, circular saws, reciprocating saws
• Demonstrate safe lifting, pushing, pulling, and ladder-climbing practices
• Demonstrate safe chemical storage, labeling, and use practices
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to operate PC and mobile devices
• Exhibit a professional, neat appearance
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Safety gear provided:

• PPE
• Gloves (leather, nitrile, or coated cloth depending on application)
• Safety Glasses or Goggles
• N-95 Respirators
• Poly Spun "Tyvek" style suits with hood and foot protection
• Shoe Covers, Knee Pads, and Muck Boots
• Hard Hats, Ear Protection, and steel-toe shoes may be required, depending on site application
• Fall protection for aerial work

Qualifications:

• No experience is required, but 1-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction practices is a strong plus
• Self-motivated and growth-oriented
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.

Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.

If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.