Job Details
Job Location
Austin TX - Austin, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Construction
Description
ABOUT JENKINS RESTORATIONS:
Join a company that has been serving others with a servant's heart for 50 years! Since 1975 Jenkins Restorations has consistently delivered excellent service to those needing emergency services, disaster recovery, and building restoration service. Whether dealing with water damage restoration, fire damage and smoke removal, or storm and wind damage our goal is always to rebuild your property, renew your confidence, and restore your life. By focusing on our clients and operating with integrity, we have developed a reputation as a leader in our industry. We provide 24/7 emergency service , accurate estimates, and expertise in both designing, building, and remodeling. Our IICRC certified restoration professionals will be there to clean up and repair damage to residential or commercial property and get you back up and running as soon as possible. When the job is finished, we've restored more than property: we've restored faith.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Water Mitigation Technician is primarily responsible for physically performing the water and storm damage cleanup for properties and providing excellent customer service skills. This is a labor-intensive construction related position that has a rotating on call / response requirement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Water Mitigation Technician cleans and dries out internal/inside areas of damaged property
  • Identifies items that are wet with a specialized equipment
  • Removes drywall, pulls up flooring, clears out all debris
  • Pumps water out with extraction equipment
  • Dries out water damaged materials with drying equipment
• Water Mitigation Technician provides excellent customer service to property owner
• Water Mitigation Technician effectively communicates job updates/progress with clients, insurance representatives and Project Manager
• Water Mitigation Technician responds 24x7 as needed
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing and able to engage in manual labor, which can be physically demanding able to regularly lift/carry 50 lbs and, on occasion, up to 100 lbs
• High School diploma or GED required and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills using English language
• Due to the Emergency Response aspect of this position, work schedules typically include On Call participation (24x7) with modifications in work schedule being dependent on local On Call status
• Willing and able to work and be available for overtime when needed
• Great attitude, trustworthy, dependable, and a pleasant personality
• Willing to receive appropriate vaccines/medical requirements
• Able to pass a background check, driving record check, and regular employee drug screenings