Experienced Lead Technician - Outdoor Labor

We're seeking highly effective people with 4-6 years of work experience, especially in outdoor hands-on roles, to join our high-functioning team! It is not required that your experience be in our service lines (pressure washing, holiday light installations, gutter cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, etc.)

Don't have extensive work experience? Not yet ready to take the lead on projects? No worries! We also offer an entry-level position with paid training and an on ramp to more experienced positions. Check out our other roles at southernOR.com/careers!

We invite you to check out who we are and how we work at southernor.com. We are a commercial pressure washing and gutter cleaning service provider with a strong team of 80 full-time W2 employees. We infuse our core values into all work functions:

1. Invest in our team
2. Execute with discipline
3. Pursue constant improvement
4. Do the Right Thing

This posting is for you if:

• you are seen as the example/ the star performer at any job you take
• you have at least 4-6 years of experience on jobs that translate well to our service lines (examples include outdoor labor, exterior painting, landscaping, roofing, maintenance, warehouse work, etc.)
• you are self-motivated, eager to do the job to a high level of excellence, without requiring hand-holding or micromanagement
• you enjoy a good, honest day's work that comes with a living wage, benefits, and growth opportunity
• you are a trustworthy person who chooses to do the right thing even when no one is looking
• you understand that a company that is committed to investing in its high performers will be the best place you could land

We are a local employer of choice and are sought out because we provide:

• Employee experience at the forefront: You'll see this first as a candidate who has a 3 minute application that doesn't require you to re-type all your information.
  
• Growth opportunities: People who have a good work ethic and a coachable outlook move up the ladder quickly
• Weekly pay: deposited every Friday!
• Great benefits: subsidized Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, a 401(k) with matching, paid holidays, and additional PTO 
  
• Frequent opportunities for raises and promotions - no gatekeeping, no bogus experience or education requirements for things we could teach you on the job
  

Compensation:

• Our "base plus efficiency bonus" salary role options with bonus options (averaging $50K - $58K/ annually for middle of the road team members).
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off - 2 weeks per year
• 401K with matching available
• Subsidized health insurance ($25-$30 a week for an individual)
• Supplemental insurance available (Dental, life, disability, etc.)

Requirements:

- Experience: you know how to be a high performer on a job and have great references who know you've done just that for years

- Reliability: you show up when you're supposed to and you do what you say you will

- Team mindset: A rising tide lifts all boats and we all do our part to make the team successful 

- Communication: you proactively speak up when you need more information or need to alert of an issue

- A passion for working outdoors

- Pride in your workmanship and willingness to learn and improve no matter how experienced

- A valid NC Driver's License/ reliable legal transportation to our North Raleigh warehouse by 7:30 AM weekdays

- Related construction experience is a plus. Please notify us if you have experience in minor deck repairs, board replacements, and/or deck staining

- A positive attitude and willingness to work with a team. Great communication with co-workers and supervisors.

- Professionalism: You understand that your mind needs to be sharp to do your best work and keep those around you safe and you understand we are a drug-free workplace

Essential duties:

• Showing up is crucial for our team - we rely on one another. Therefore, we require all team members MUST HAVE ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION TO THE SOR WAREHOUSE, M-F BY 7:30AM SHARP. Most employees finish the days' jobs by 2 to 4 PM each day. 
  
• Ability to be cleared to be added to our insurance (i.e. at least 2 years' experience as a licensed driver, a good driving record).
• Must be able to lift and pull 75 lb. loads (two 5-gallon buckets of stain, pull 100' of hose, etc.). Must be able to lift pressure washing wands and hold above head for at least 6 hours per shift.
• Must be able to meet size/ weight minimums and maximums for fall protection, ladders, and harnesses. (With some exceptions, those weighing between 150 lbs. and 270 lbs. will generally be able to properly use our equipment. Feel free to ask for more details if you are closer to the lower or higher ends and we will do our best to work with you.)
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow safety instructions at all times, including OSHA and MSDS information.
• Must be able to walk, stand, squat, climb, and execute safety protocols.
  

The priorities of SOR Technicians are:

1. SAFETY and OSHA compliance 
2. Effective and professional communication with management, peers, and clients
3. Quality of work – getting the job done correctly
4. Efficiency and Timeliness – getting the job done on schedule (you make more here when you're accurate AND efficient!)
   
5. Trustworthiness - the ability to perform work without micromanagement or hand-holding
6. Coachability - able to absorb training from the experts we provide (You are working directly with experts- not just for orientation and initial training!)

SOR is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable laws. We may request race, ethnicity, and gender information for EEO reporting. Providing this is voluntary and will not affect your application. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction; we cannot sponsor visas. SOR uses e-Verify.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes or offers of services from recruitment agencies or headhunters. All inquiries must be made directly by applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Salary : $50,000 - $58,000