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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$52,177 / year median in Rhode Island
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements:
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Contact homeowners or business owners to schedule walk-throughs.
- Communicate effectively by following up on all customer appointments, emails, and other correspondence.
- Obtain necessary paperwork (signed work authorization, signed COS, etc.) before starting or completing projects.
- Perform water mitigation services in accordance with industry specifications and RestoPros protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and insurance agents throughout each project.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule and to customer satisfaction.
- Create / Write estimates using designated software.
- Leave each job site clean and orderly.
- Document the mitigation process using industry-standard software and photo documentation through RestoPros systems.
- Generate and verify daily schedules and progress.
- Inspect jobs at various stages to uphold high standards and industry compliance.
- Develop moisture maps and create drying logs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked truck, warehouse, and company equipment
- High School diploma or GED required.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Positive attitude, trustworthiness, dependability, and a pleasant personality.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while communicating seamlessly with owner.
- Growth mindset focused on continuous improvement and career development within the company.
- Strong multitasking, organizational skills, and quick responsiveness to various situations.
- Experience with general construction and demolition tools and tasks.
- Proficient in warehouse and equipment maintenance, including logging equipment usage, restocking inventory, and ensuring equipment remains in excellent condition.
- Ability to manage systems, including data entry and experience with industry-related software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office & Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with Xactimate is a huge plus.
- Ready and willing to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Willingness to undergo background check.
- Willingness to undergo a driving record check - must have a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Comfortable climbing ladders, working at ceiling heights, and working in tight spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, attics)
- Able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Capable of repetitive pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying of objects.
Experience:
Water Mitigation:
1 year of experience preferredRestoration:
1 year of experience preferred- Experience with mold, smoke, and fire mitigation preferred
Construction:
1 year of experience preferredLicense/Certification:
IICRC-WRT
certification (Preferred)Benefits:
- Vacation and Paid time off
- Company necessary technology
- Benefit options
- Professional development assistance
- Bonus opportunities
- 401