Project Helper - Lynchburg Office

Merit Restorations•Lynchburg, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Merit Restorations specializes in mitigating and rebuilding residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, storms, and other disasters. They partner with insurance carriers, handling everything from emergency cleanup to complete rebuilds, with a focus on safety, integrity, and advocacy. The company emphasizes teamwork, with a mission to deliver the best service and provide extraordinary experiences, guided by values such as servant leadership, innovation, gratitude, growth, impact, honor, and grit. They strive for radical clarity and transparency, aiming to move as one team across all offices and markets to benefit both the families they serve and their internal team members. As a Project Helper, you will support mitigation and restoration crews in performing emergency services and restoration work on residential and commercial properties. This role involves assisting technicians and project managers with job setup, demolition, cleanup, equipment handling, and general labor to ensure projects run efficiently and safely.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift heavy equipment and materials (50+ lbs. regularly)
Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and challenging environments
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when needed for emergency services
Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Excellent analytical and time-management skills with good interpersonal skills and communication with all stakeholders
Able to work at the company office in Purcellville, VA
Must have a vehicle to use for work

Nice To Haves

Basic computer or smartphone skills helpful but not required
Restoration or construction experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Work safely in residential and commercial properties damaged by water, fire, storms, or other disasters
Assist technicians with emergency services, including water mitigation, board-ups, tarping, job site stabilization
Support job site readiness before work begins and cleanup after project completion
Remain on site for inspectors, subcontractors, or deliveries as needed to keep projects moving forward
Assist with setup, monitoring, and removal of mitigation equipment
Load, unload, transport, and maintain equipment and materials
Assist in restocking vehicles and supplies after jobs
Clean, organize, and maintain mitigation equipment, tools, vehicles, and trailers
Help maintain emergency vehicles, trailers, and equipment
Assist with warehouse organization and staging equipment for upcoming jobs
Perform demolition and debris removal as directed
Remove and properly dispose of trash and damaged materials
Maintain clean and orderly job sites throughout projects
Assist with cleaning and preparing structures and contents during restoration
Serve as a project runner by transporting materials, equipment, and supplies between job sites, vendors, and the branch office
Run errands related to active projects, including material pickups, equipment returns, and supply deliveries
Assist technicians with moisture readings as directed
Support job documentation and photo documentation when required
Take direction from Mitigation Technicians, Project Managers, and the Branch Manager
Communicate respectfully with customers and team members
Maintain professional behavior and appearance while representing Merit Restorations
Respect customer property and maintain a clean, professional work environment
Support crews with general labor tasks to keep projects on schedule
Assist crews in working efficiently and meeting timelines
Follow all company policies and safety procedures at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management