What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restoration Technician position at Key Staffing, Inc?
Department: Restoration Technician
Location: Bakersfield, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Restoration Technician to play a critical role in our Emergency Response and Pressure Washing Team. As a Lead Technician, you will be responsible for providing expert cleanup and mitigation services to residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, mold, storm damage, or other disasters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist and collaborate with crew members on-site to ensure efficient mitigation services.
- Conduct disaster response, emergency mitigation, water extraction, structural drying, and demolition following IICRC standards.
- Set up and remove dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other necessary equipment at job sites.
- Perform moisture mapping and loss documentation using MICA and other proprietary software.
- Conduct initial loss inspections and assess damage.
- Remove drywall, carpets, insulation, and other materials as part of the demolition and restoration process.
- Participate in the 24-hour emergency call rotation, responding to after-hours and weekend emergency losses per the on-call schedule.
- Operate company vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and other machinery, as needed.
- Rotate into the Pressure Washing Team as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, working in extreme temperatures, and operating in confined spaces.
- Capability to lift 50 lbs. safely.
- IICRC Certification in WRT and Mold (preferred).
Schedule & Hours:
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)
- Optional overtime available with pre-approval from the Mitigation Manager or as scheduled by the Dispatch and Scheduling Department.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Salary : $20 - $24