Job Details

Construction Technician

SERVPRO of Pickens, Oconee, South Greenville, and South Anderson Counties is seeking a Construction Technician. Do you love helping people through difficult situations? Then, don't miss your chance to join our Franchise as our newest Construction Technician! We are seeking someone who has a background in construction and is comfortable working hard in challenging situations, enjoys meeting new people, has excellent communication skills, and is focused on the job at hand. If you are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills, then you'll thrive in this work environment. Are you highly dependable and motivated to exceed expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

As a SERVPRO Franchise employee, you will receive a competitive pay rate, on the job training, and opportunities for advancement.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Customer Satisfaction

• Compile and resolve punch list items.
• Assist or perform final walk-through with customer.
• Secure signed Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Satisfaction from customers.

2. Customer Communication

• Assist with pre-construction meetings with customers.
• Provide project updates (daily narrative) to Construction Coordinator in electronic format.
• Communicate information to customers and update Construction Coordinator with all responses.

3. Construction Management

• Schedule project with Construction Manager/Construction Coordinator.
• Perform construction services as required (dependent upon trades/skills of applicant).
• Assist with managing subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Pick up and deliver material supplies and/or manage material deliveries.
• Ensure all work performed complies with the plans, specifications, local codes, and requirements of the scope of work.
• Document all project activities including photos, job diary, and signing documents using the Manage IT Mobile app.
• Assist in managing and producing change orders.

4. Subcontractor/Resource Provider Management

• Maintain quality standards through site inspections.
• Provide evaluation and rating of all vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions as required.

5. Cost Control and Schedule Adherence

• Ensure material suppliers deliver exactly what was purchased.
• Assist in confirming the budget is reasonable and adequate.
• Ensure subcontractors complete all work in accordance with their purchase orders.
• Validate schedule and progress with Construction Coordinator.
• Identify areas outside of contracted scope of work.

Benefits

• Free certification
• Quarterly production bonus
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Performance Reviews with potential for increase at 3 months, 6 months, and then annually thereafter.
• iPhone and iPad for company use

Necessary Experience and Skill Set

• Superb customer service skills.
• Basic written and oral communication.
• Basic math skills.
• Comfortable using technology and emailing.
• Significant experience in restoration and/or construction preferred.

Formal Education/Training

• High school diploma/GED

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Walking and/or standing throughout the day.
• Frequent driving and sitting.
• Performing construction services such as drywall, trim, paint, punch out, etc., which may include climbing ladders.
• The employee is exposed to extreme conditions such as heat and loud jobsites.

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position, working 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., MondayFriday, 40 hours per week. This position may require long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. Transportation to and from work required. Valid drivers license with acceptable driving history to operate company vehicles during working hours.

Compensation: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.