Restoration Technician
Skinkle Construction Group
- Pay
- $18 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Clifton Park, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 22
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Skinkle Construction Group
At Skinkle Construction Group, we're more than just a restoration company. We help homeowners and businesses recover after unexpected property damage, providing emergency mitigation services and complete property restoration. We take pride in professionalism, teamwork, quality workmanship, and doing the job right. We understand that our customers are often dealing with stressful situations, and we value employees who approach every project with care, respect, and a commitment to excellent service.
What you'll do
- Perform mitigation services for residential and commercial properties.
- Respond to emergency service calls, including water losses, flooding, storm damage, and other property emergencies.
- Perform water extraction, structural drying, moisture control, and dehumidification.
- Set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment, including air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and other specialized equipment.
- Conduct moisture inspections, take moisture readings, and document drying progress.
- Perform selective demolition and removal of damaged materials, including drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, and other affected building components.
- Perform cleaning, debris removal, contents manipulation, and general property restoration services.
- Perform emergency board-ups, tarping, and temporary property protection as needed.
- Maintain accurate job documentation, including photographs, moisture readings, equipment logs, and daily work notes.
- Identify additional or hidden damage and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites while protecting customers' homes and belongings.
- Work independently and alongside other team members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
- Follow company procedures, industry standards, and applicable safety regulations.
- Previous experience in water damage restoration, mitigation, demolition, or a related construction field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of water extraction, structural drying, moisture monitoring, and restoration equipment.
- Experience with selective demolition, cleaning, and general property restoration.
- IICRC certifications, including Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD), are preferred.
- Experience with fire damage cleanup, mold remediation, and emergency restoration services is a plus.
- Ability to use moisture meters, drying equipment, power tools, and other restoration equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work well with others.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service calls, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
- Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and skill level.
- Steady, full-time & part-time , year-round employment.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Ongoing training, industry certifications, and professional development.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
What you need
- Strong knowledge of water extraction, structural drying, moisture monitoring, and restoration equipment
- Experience with selective demolition, cleaning, and general property restoration
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency calls
- Previous experience in water damage restoration, mitigation, demolition, or related construction (preferred)
- IICRC certifications, including Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD) (preferred)
- Experience with fire damage cleanup, mold remediation, and emergency restoration services (preferred)
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Perks
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company-provided uniforms
- Ongoing training
- Industry certifications
- Professional development
- Career advancement
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