First Atlantic Restoration is seeking a Lead Mitigation Technician in the Newport News/Hampton area that is highly motivated, reliable, personable, and hard working. The Lead Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing the hands-on water, fire, mold, and trauma scene mitigation work.

Requirements:

Minimum 3-years experience in emergency services as Lead Technician or equivalent
A driver’s license
Excellent verbal, written, telephonic and interpersonal communication skills
IICRC Certification in Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Microbial Restoration (AMRT), and Fire and Smoke Remediation (FSRT)
Proficient in MS Office, DocuSketch, MICA, and reading an Xactimate scope of work
Excellent knowledge of mitigation and restoration processes and equipment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple people and projects while working under deadlines
Convey a positive image of FAR in accordance with company policies and core values
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all FAR team members and departments
A positive attitude and professional manner
High organization and multitasking skills
A self-driven and can-do approach to work
A growth mindset
Motivational and leadership skills

Benefits:

Competitive pay
100% paid healthcare premium
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Home Ownership Program
Scholarship Program

This job requires weekend work and may have overtime requirements. Drug testing and background checks will be done prior to hiring.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage a team of 2-3 mitigation technicians
Remove damaged building materials that the restoration process can occur in the most efficient manner
Participate in the on-call rotation schedule as required
Maintain proper equipment tracking procedures
Communicate with the property owner effectively and compassionately in a polite and courteous manner

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHO WE ARE

For more than 30 years, First Atlantic Restoration has provided high quality, award winning disaster cleanup, mitigation, and restoration services for both commercial and residential properties. We are a locally-owned, Virginia Beach-based company with multiple offices in our service area covering Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and the surrounding towns and cities.

We provide emergency mitigation services 24/7/365 capable of responding to any size or complexity of property damage, biohazard containment or cleanup. Our high performing reconstruction department has won multiple national awards for excellence, performance, and creativity in disaster recovery solutions. Our infection control division First Atlantic Environmental is also entrusted daily with the lives and health of immune compromised patients in hospitals, operating rooms and nursing homes throughout our service area. Since 1990, over 45,000 clients have benefited from our expertise.

We are powered by our people – an excited, highly trained team driven by our core values that include humility, kindness and actions that all honor our God, our families, and each other.

Our 501(c)3 Give First charitable foundation also allows us to constantly help those unable to repay us, focusing on disabled veterans, disabled children, and other families in need of restoration, remodeling, handicap accessibility and other repairs to their homes and facilities.

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BENEFITS

100% Employer paid Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Flexible Spending Account

Home Ownership Program

Scholarship Program

Referral Program

Parental Leave

& much more!