What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Malama Restoration?
What You Will Do
Duties depend on your experience level and may include:
- Contents handling, cleaning, and jobsite organization
- Moving, setting up, and monitoring drying equipment
- Demolition support and water mitigation tasks
- Documenting jobsite conditions and work completed
- Following PPE and safety procedures on every job
- Treating customers, their homes, and their belongings with care
- For experienced technicians: advanced mitigation and remediation work, equipment management, jobsite coordination, mentoring newer team members, and customer-facing field support
Pay
Pay is $23.00 to $42.00 per hour, based on verified experience, skills, training, and certifications:
- Entry-Level Field Support (no prior restoration experience): $23 – $25 per hour
- Restoration Technician (1–5 years of restoration experience): $28 – $34 per hour
- Senior Restoration Technician (6 years of restoration experience): $35 – $42 per hour
Your starting rate is confirmed by management at the time of offer. Overtime is paid as required by law.
Schedule
- Part-time and on-call positions available
- Hours vary based on job demand and are not guaranteed
- Work may include weekdays, weekends, after-hours, and short-notice emergency calls
- On-call team members join a short-notice contact list for emergency and surge work
What We Are Looking For
- Reliability: you show up when scheduled, with no unexplained absences
- Communication: you give early notice if you will be late or absent, and you respond to scheduling calls and texts promptly
- Safety: you follow PPE and jobsite safety rules and are comfortable with physical work, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
- Willingness to learn: you complete assigned training and take pride in doing the work the right way
- Respect for customers and teammates
- Weekend, after-hours, or short-notice availability is a plus
Training and What We Provide
- Introductory online training modules through RTI
- Support toward IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) certification and additional certifications as your role progresses
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, tools, and equipment
- Hands-on learning alongside experienced crew leads, with room to grow as the company grows
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Completion of onboarding documents before your first assignment
- Valid driver's license and insurability under company vehicle policies if the assignment requires driving
- Reliable transportation to jobsites on Oʻahu strongly preferred
- Compliance with company policies, including our drug and alcohol policy
How Scheduling Works
Our Staffing Coordinator, Conner Ah Sue, manages the part-time and on-call team. He builds the weekly schedule and matches team members to jobs based on skill, training, availability, location, and transportation. Before each assignment, you will receive the job location, start time, supervisor contact, expected duration, and PPE requirements.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed, or email Conner Ah Sue (conner@malamarestoration.com) and Alana Ah Sue (alana@malamarestoration.com) with the subject line "Part-Time / On-Call Application." Please include your phone number, any restoration or construction experience (none is okay), certifications, your availability, and what part of Oʻahu you live in. Once we receive your information, we will send you an application to fill out and return.
Mālama Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will. Part-time and on-call hours vary and are not guaranteed.
Pay: $23.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $42