Posted 11 days ago
Field Technician
AI Summary
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Protect Environmental is driven by a mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.
About this role
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact?
Protect Environmental is driven by a mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.
Position Summary
The Mitigation Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of radon mitigation systems. The incumbent is responsible for showing customers how to use their equipment, troubleshooting the equipment, building relationships with customers, and following company procedures. This position requires flexibility, strong time management, problem-solving and the ability to work in a team.
Essential Functions
- Inspect, repair, and install radon mitigation systems including:
- Performing initial walk-through evaluations with customer.
- Conducting diagnostics on air flow (pressure filled extension tests), generally performed by drilling into concrete/slab foundation.
- Install mitigation materials; run pipes for ventilation and install fans.
- Occasional installation of roof boots.
- Occasional light digging and/or excavation of materials on site.
- Post installation testing and diagnostics of systems.
- Represent the company in a professional and positive manner.
- Provide great customer service and satisfaction.
- Demonstrate to customers how to use the equipment.
- Respond quickly to customer problems or issues.
- Document job details in accordance with company policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 1+ plus year construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC experience, or building maintenance preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within and meet established deadlines
- Punctual
- Mechanically inclined
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Highly organized and attention to detail
- Must have a clean background, a valid driver’s license and clean driving history
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This job operates primarily in a field environment and routinely requires walking, climbing ladders and lifting of equipment.
- The job requires good physical health and ability to perform hands on construction work.
- Capable of occasionally working in crawl spaces, in attics and on roofs
- Must be able to regularly lift 60 pounds
- Ability to stand on your feet up to 8 hours a day
Travel Required
- Daily local travel in company vehicle
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- NRPP certification for radon mitigation, or ability to obtain this certification within established timeline upon hire
- Self-starter with a proven track record of working independently
- Ideal candidates should have some experience in any of the following trades but not required: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, General Labor, HVAC, etc.