Water Restoration Technician

Restoration Technician — SERVPRO of Lafayette

SERVPRO is the most trusted brand in the cleaning & property restoration industry. We have been operational in the Greater Lafayette area since 2014. Our mission is to create a team of people focused on excellent service, teamwork & personal growth. Our purpose is to help people in their time of need. We are looking for the right person to join our restoration team. This essential position is going to learn from and work with our restoration team everyday to execute cleaning and drying processes that will help our residential and commercial customers recover from disasters such as water, fire damage and mold. Helping people in their time of need is our purpose! Cleaning, Disaster Restoration and Construction is how we HELP! SERVPRO is the leader in this property restoration industry for the past 30 years. Our team earns that badge of honor every day through hard work, high levels of communication, striving for excellence, personal accountability and constant development. We are passionate about helping people. This role takes full commitment every day to bring your a-game. The right person will be have a flexible schedule, is hungry to build a career, works well as part of a team, can manage and work with mobile devices and technology, & is not afraid to get their hands dirty. If you are self-motivated and have a desire to learn and grow with a company, then you'll thrive in this work environment. Property restoration is a challenging and fast paced industry. Deadlines and priorities change frequently. Work hours change often and working 50+ hours is common. If you're serious about developing a career ready to get dirty, learn skills in niche trades, grow professionally, and serve your community, this is possibly the opportunity for you.

What key areas will you be responsible for?

• Learning restoration processes.
• Performing cleaning & restoration tasks according to industry standards.
• Communicating with the team and documenting projects at a high level.
• Vehicles, equipment and facility maintenance.
• Contributing to a team culture and a positive work environment.

What does winning look like?

• Prepare rooms/areas for work activities. Set up staging area and equipment for each project.
• Perform demolition and cleaning activities while protecting the customers space and belongings.
• Ensure work vehicles are stocked with all necessary supplies for each project, unloaded and cleaned daily.
• Effectively communicate safety hazards, job site findings, equipment and tool requirements for the worksite with supervisors.
• Learn and develop restoration skills to elevate the SERVPRO Brand and grow within the company.
• Communicate with management and other technicians to maintain efficient production processes.
• Perform tasks as expected and meet project timeline goals.
• Perform end-of-day/end-of-job cleanup and breakdown. Leave jobsite with a clean and orderly appearance

What we are looking for in a technician

• You care about how you look, how you act, what you say and the work you produce.
• You are honest, respectful, dependable, a team player and will hold yourself accountable for your actions.
• Self motivated to work hard and learn a trade. "You gotta grow or you gotta go."
• Flexible and willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends. This is not a Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm position.
• You are able to read/write legibly and use mobile software.
• You have reliable 24/7/365 transportation and a valid driver's license
• You are able to lift 50–100 lbs, work at heights, and work in tight spaces.
• Strong work ethic to hustle and get things done efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Professional experience in restoration, carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting is highly desired but not necessary.

Come do noble work, get your hands dirty, and help people in tough times.

We're committed to being our best when customers need us the most—and to helping YOU grow every step of the way. Compensation: $17.00 - $19.75 per hour