Field Technician

Protect Environmental Job Opportunity

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Protect Environmental is driven by a mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.

Essential Functions

• Inspect, repair, and install radon mitigation systems including:
• Performing initial walk-through evaluations with customer.
• Conducting diagnostics on air flow (pressure filled extension tests), generally performed by drilling into concrete/slab foundation.
• Install mitigation materials; run pipes for ventilation and install fans.
• Occasional installation of roof boots.
• Occasional light digging and/or excavation of materials on site.
• Post installation testing and diagnostics of systems.
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Provide great customer service and satisfaction.
• Demonstrate to customers how to use the equipment.
• Respond quickly to customer problems or issues.
• Document job details in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 1+ plus year construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC experience, or building maintenance preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within and meet established deadlines
• Punctual
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and attention to detail
• Must have a clean background, a valid driver's license and clean driving history

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This job operates primarily in a field environment and routinely requires walking, climbing ladders and lifting of equipment.
• The job requires good physical health and ability to perform hands on construction work.
• Capable of occasionally working in crawl spaces, in attics and on roofs
• Must be able to regularly lift 60 pounds
• Ability to stand on your feet up to 8 hours a day

Job Leveling

This role has multiple levels. The level of the employee is determined by certifications, endorsements, and tenure:

• Mitigation Technician
• Mitigation Technician II or Lead

Travel Required

• Daily local travel in company vehicle

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• NRPP certification for radon mitigation, or ability to obtain this certification within established timeline upon hire
• Self-starter with a proven track record of working independently
• Ideal candidates should have some experience in any of the following trades but not required: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, General Labor, HVAC, etc.

$22 - $24 an hour

Protect Environmental is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 38 years and more than 200,000 completed projects in all 50 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments.

Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.