Reconstruction Technician - Deer Park, NY
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Reconstruction Technician to restore residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, and storms. The role involves turnkey restoration to return properties to their pre-loss condition, as well as assisting mitigation teams with water, fire, and mold damage. The technician will use skills in drywall repair, minor carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation, along with knowledge of building materials and construction techniques. The position requires compliance with safety standards and building codes, operation of company vehicles as necessary, and completion of other duties as assigned. During waiting-to-be-engaged periods, the employee must be reachable by phone but may use their time for personal activities unless contacted to report for duty. The role includes travel to customer locations and responding to emergency service calls as needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in construction or handyman services.
- Valid driver's license in good standing without restrictions.
- Proven experience in drywall repair, carpentry, plumbing, and flooring installation.
- Strong knowledge of building materials used in residential and commercial properties.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Comfort working with structures impacted by fire, water, mold, or storm damage.
- Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use and adapt to new technologies and digital platforms.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment, materials, and debris weighing up to 75 lbs. regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Comfort working in confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, and other challenging environments.
- Ability to work around water, mold, fire, smoke, and other property damage conditions while wearing required PPE.
- Ability to operate mitigation equipment and safely handle tools and materials used in restoration work.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and job-site environments.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with mitigation processes for water, fire, and mold damage.
- Certifications such as OSHA or IICRC.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic drywall repairs, including patching, taping, and applying standard finishes.
- Conduct minor carpentry and cabinetry repairs to restore damaged structures.
- Perform basic plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks or replacing fixtures, as needed.
- Install and repair flooring materials in affected areas.
- Restore properties to pre-loss condition following fire, water, mold, or storm damage.
- Assist mitigation technicians with water extraction, fire damage cleanup, and mold remediation.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and building codes.
- Operate company vehicles as necessary to travel to assigned job sites and other work locations.
- Travel to customer locations and respond to emergency service calls as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
