Creative Repair Technician

Creative Repair Technician Surface Experts - Metro Portland Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Referral program Qualifications Carpentry Spanish Construction painting Customer service Maintenance Property maintenance Millwork Facilities maintenance Entry level Tenants Progress tracking (project management tasks) Full Job Description Do you enjoy making things with your hands, working with color, or creating in 3D? Looking for hands-on experience where those skills come into play? As a Surface Experts Technician, you'll use your eye for color and detail to repair surfaces like bathtubs, countertops, cabinets, and flooring using our 5-Step process.

We Offer:

Pay:

$18/hour during a 4-week paid training period, with a pay increase upon completion Additional income through add-on repair commissions, performance bonuses, and holiday bonuses Career growth: Structured, hands-on training with a clear advancement path to becoming a Repair Technician, plus ongoing skill development opportunities

Field Support:

Access to an internal knowledge library and a dedicated technician support line for real-time assistance in the field

Work-Life Balance:

Flexible weekday schedule (no nights or weekends), with overtime opportunities available Company-provided resources: Company vehicle, tools, phone reimbursement, and expense card Time off & benefits: Paid major holidays, 7 days paid time off (PTO), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), and employee referral program Requirements Experience with tools or hands-on work (jobs, trades, school, or personal projects/hobbies) Ability to identify, compare, and accurately match colors Comfortable working independently in customer homes and businesses Attention to detail and commitment to quality work Encouraged to

Apply:

Bilingual / Spanish-speaking candidates Creative, hands-on backgrounds (artists, makers, designers, art students, craftspeople, luthiers) Trades experience (maintenance, painting, millwork, construction, carpentry, automotive) Property and facilities maintenance experience (hotel engineers, building maintenance, handyman roles) Hiring Process Within 24 hours: Our operations coordinator will reach out for a phone screening Within 48 hours: We'll schedule an in-person interview Within 1 week: We'll schedule an in-person ride-along Within 2 weeks: The hiring process is typically complete

Duties:

Display world-class customer service for tenants and property management staff Track work progress and notes in our dispatch tool Communicate with the support team with questions Understand and utilize our unique 5-step repair process Employ each tool in your custom tool-kit Problem-solve repairs with creativity About Surface Experts Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair minor damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels … Almost Everything! Most repairs are simple and smaller than a dinner plate, yet our competition focuses on complete resurfacing. Our objective is to deliver a positive customer experience and cultivate lasting relationships. We focus on saving our customers time, money, and materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Surface Experts Corporate.