Junior Field Technician

Steri-Clean Kalamazoo, MI•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Field Technician at Steri-Clean of Southwest Michigan, you'll respond to biohazard, trauma, hoarding, and extreme cleaning scenes. You will be doing work that genuinely helps people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. You'll work to safely clean, remediate, and restore residential and commercial properties, following strict safety protocols and company procedures from start to finish. This is a physically demanding, emotionally mature role that rewards people who take pride in doing hard work well. No prior industry experience is required — we provide full training. Entry-level candidates start at $20 per hour, with pay up to $24 per hour based on relevant experience. What we're looking for is reliability, a strong work ethic, and someone who wants to build a career with a company that promotes from within. If you have previous experience in cleaning, restoration, moving, or construction, you may be an even better fit.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Physically fit: capable of lifting 50+ lbs., standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.
Applicants should reside close enough to reliably commute to the office and respond when required
Previous experience with power tools, construction, or restoration
Must be able to work in a respirator and full PPE for long periods
Must be able to be on call some nights and weekends
Must have reliable transportation to get to our office (work vehicles provided)
Must have working cell phone
Strong attention to detail and integrity
Comfortable with body fluids, bloody scenes, strong odors and extreme clutter
Ability to pass a background check, driving record and drug test

Nice To Haves

If you have previous experience in cleaning, restoration, moving, or construction, you may be an even better fit.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site cleaning, decontamination, and remediation services including: Biohazard cleanup (bloodborne pathogens, crime scenes, unattended deaths), Hoarding and clutter removal, Virus and infection control cleaning, Mold and odor remediation
Empathetic and professional communication with clients
Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all OSHA and company safety protocols
Operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., foggers, vacuums, floor buffer)
Maintain accurate documentation of services, materials used, and time spent on jobs
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients in stressful and emotional situations
Work in a team environment with flexibility to adapt to different job scopes and schedules
Handle biohazard waste according to state and federal guidelines
Participate in on-call rotation for emergency responses (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Assist with vehicle, equipment, and supply maintenance