Mitigation Technician

Arrow Service Team is looking for a full-time Mitigation Technician!

Arrow Service Team is based out of Bismarck ND and is the leader in the disaster restoration industry in North Dakota. We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity, and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms, or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need! Our passion for quality and customer service drives everything we do.

We are looking for a positive and punctual individual that possesses an urgency to help people get their lives back to normal following a disaster.

Normal working hours are from 7:30am to 5pm (with some flexibility) Monday through Friday. Individual must have the on-call ability to respond to occasional emergency calls which primarily result from water loss and flooding. Afterhours on-call status is on a rotating weekly schedule (approximately every 6 to 8 weeks currently) and includes on-call pay (time and a half), an availability bonus, and a per site visit bonus!

Duties in this position include water removal/extraction, demolition of damaged property, documentation, as well as equipment setup and project monitoring. You will be working in a team environment and under instruction of a lead. Arrow provides and assigns company vehicles (typically a box truck) with the power tools necessary to complete carpentry jobs. Basic individual hand tools are employee provided.

Training will be on the job with our experienced mitigation team. Estimated training is 2 to 3 weeks but depends on overall progress.

If you are looking for a change or looking to have a career in the restoration industry, this is the opportunity for you! Career growth potential within the department and within the company.

We look forward to investing in your future! 

 Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Receive and review work/job orders every morning.
• Ensure work vehicle (box truck or van) is properly stocked with necessary supplies and equipment needed for the day.
• Finding and stopping the water source.
• Water extraction.
• Setting up air moving, drying, dehumidifying, and/or specialty equipment.
• Moving items (personal property) to prevent further damage.
• Demolition – Removal and disposal of wet/damaged building materials.
• Gathering of samples (such as carpet, carpet pad, baseboard, casing, flooring, drywall, paint, etc.).
• Documentation of damage such as photographs (pre-existing damage, pre and post work), moisture meter readings, secondary damage, scoping, etc.).
• Obtaining Drying authorization and collecting deposit.
• Final job walk and clean-up (checking for nails, screws, staples, forgotten samples, etc.).
• Maintain and clean equipment.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in mitigation, carpet cleaning, or restoration work preferred but not necessary. Willing to train the right person
• Experience working from a work van or box truck a plus
• Effective and professional communication skills with teammates and management
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to show empathy
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic math skills

 Physical Demands:

• Lift (constantly) 5-10 lbs., lift (frequently) 10-40 lbs.
• May involve significant stand/walk/ push/pull.
• Occasional climbing (ladders, scaffolding, etc.), balancing, crouching, frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling, and handling.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights (occasionally).
• Exposure to weather conditions with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Most jobs are indoors (climate controlled).
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud (occasional to frequent).
  

 Pay:

• Starting at $17-$18 per hour on up (for standard jobs), but largely depends on experience, diversity of skillsets, industry knowledge, and ability (DOE).
• Increased hourly wage (hazard pay) based off job classification and PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements. Examples include mold, trauma, sewage, etc.
  
• 90-day review (potential for wage adjustment).
• Annual reviews scheduled thereafter within department review cycle (potential for wage adjustment if applicable).
• On-call emergency afterhours pay (time and a half, an availability bonus, and a per site visit bonus) once deemed eligible to participate, per occurrence, and within a rotating schedule.
• Eligible for over-time pay.
  

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Profit Share
  
• 6 Observed Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) (with a set matching percentage)
  
• Overtime Pay
  
• Fully paid training
  

 Schedule:

• 40 to 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, typically 7:30am through 5pm. Occasional 6:30am starts to accommodate any travel distance.
• Occasional over-nights with hotel room paid and per diem provided.
• Rotating on-call schedule for any afterhours (after 5pm) emergencies.

Age Requirement:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education:

• High school or equivalent.

License/Certification:

• Valid and current Driver’s License (legal ability to drive is required).
• Reliable transportation for getting to and from the office/shop.

Arrow Service Team started as a small carpet cleaning company in 1979. Over the years, we have grown to over 75 employees and have expanded our services to include fire & water damage restoration, mold removal, trauma, and emergency board-ups. We also continue to clean residential and commercial carpets and HVAC and ductwork. Core family values make Arrow Service Team grow year after year. We pride ourselves in being a local family-owned company. We have a fully trained in-house team of disaster restoration specialists, including water mitigation techs, fire restoration techs, finish carpenters, flooring installers, painters, and carpet and HVAC technicians. With a quality staff, it is easy to understand why we keep expanding our team and reach as the top restoration company in Bismarck-Mandan and surrounding communities.

To learn more about Arrow, please visit our website at: www.arrowserviceteam.com.

Arrow Service Team is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Consistent with this commitment, it is the intent of the Company to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Arrow Service Team provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Salary : $17 - $18