Water Technician
Water Technician
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Basic Water Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with water damage mitigation, flood and fire restoration, mold remediation, and other related services. The ideal candidate will be prepared to respond swiftly to emergencies, perform cleaning and restoration tasks, and support ongoing projects with professionalism and efficiency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop industry-specific skills while contributing to the recovery and safety of our clients’ properties.
Responsibilities
· Must be able to receive the instructions provided by the team leader.
· Know and understand the MSDS protocols for the chemical products used during mitigation processes.
· Under supervision, you must demonstrate understanding of the water extractor, the portable extraction unit, and the appropriate legal discharge and drainage systems. Water.
· Under supervision, you must build adequate containment systems, using appropriate calculations and equipment (Neg Air, HEPA vacuum).
· Properly use cleaning / disinfecting solutions and debris removal techniques in confined areas.
· Use under supervision appropriate lifting techniques, sliding pads, and polystyrene foam blocks; take care and protect the personal belongings of the client.
· Under Supervision, you must properly make holes for air to flow and use non-penetrating and penetrating meters.
· The professional will be obliged to comply with the standards of safeguard the property of other people.
· Must have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this.
· Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
· You will be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
· You must inform in a timely and accurate manner about the time worked and the equipment and consumables used.
· Attend the operations safety training courses that are necessary.
· Availability to be on call 24/7 for up to seven days straight.
Requirements
· Water pumping and extraction
· Mold remediation
· Moving & re-setting contents
· Setting drying equipment
· Antimicrobial applications as appropriate
· Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
· Maintaining vehicles in clean, serviceable condition
· Constructing polyethylene enclosures
· Removing and disposing of debris
· Maintaining equipment used in daily tasks
· Additional duties as required
Qualifications
· Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage, and disposal requirements with training.
· Must know about various pump systems.
· Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per policy.
· Possess a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
· English language literacy and fluency; Bilingual is a plus.
Physical Demands
· Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
· Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time).
· Access and mobility in tight spaces.
· Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
· Ability to use mobile devices for the collection of data and time.
