Air Duct Cleaning Technician

Company: OCI Restoration
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours or emergency work
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

About OCI Restoration

OCI Restoration is a locally owned, veteran-owned disaster restoration company serving Raleigh and the surrounding areas. We provide water, fire, smoke, mold, odor, contents, and specialty cleaning services for residential and commercial properties.

We are looking for an experienced, dependable Air Duct Cleaning Technician to perform professional HVAC duct-system cleaning and assist with restoration-related projects.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial HVAC duct systems
Explain the recommended cleaning process to customers
Set up containment and protect floors, walls, furnishings, and surrounding areas
Clean supply and return ductwork using professional negative-air and agitation equipment
Clean registers, grilles, diffusers, air handlers, blower compartments, and accessible HVAC components
Remove dust, debris, construction contamination, soot, and other contaminants
Perform duct cleaning following fire, smoke, water, mold, and construction-related losses
Apply approved antimicrobial or deodorizing products when authorized and appropriate
Take clear before-and-after photographs and document completed work
Maintain accurate job records and equipment logs
Clean, inspect, and maintain company equipment and vehicles
Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and industry standards
Communicate professionally with customers, property managers, technicians, and project managers
Assist with other restoration and specialty-cleaning services when needed

Qualifications

Previous professional air duct cleaning experience is strongly preferred
Experience operating negative-air machines, air whips, rotary-brush systems, compressed-air tools, and HEPA vacuums
Knowledge of residential and commercial HVAC duct-system construction
Ability to recognize flexible duct, fiberglass duct board, internally lined ductwork, and sheet-metal ductwork
Ability to work safely in attics, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, and other confined areas
Ability to use ladders and lift or move equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds
Strong attention to detail and respect for customers’ properties
Good communication and customer-service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a restoration team
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screening

Preferred Certifications

NADCA Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS)
IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
OSHA safety training
Mold remediation or microbial-remediation training

Certifications are preferred but may not be required for a candidate with strong, verifiable field experience.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
Full-time employment with opportunities for overtime
Health-insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with company policy
Paid training and opportunities to earn additional industry certifications
Company-provided specialty equipment and personal protective equipment
Opportunities for advancement as OCI Restoration continues to grow
A professional, team-oriented workplace
The opportunity to work for a locally owned, veteran-owned company

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has hands-on air duct cleaning experience, understands how to protect occupied properties, and takes pride in leaving every job clean and properly documented. We are looking for someone who is dependable, professional, mechanically inclined, and comfortable communicating directly with customers.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries. The IICRC, originally named the International Institute of Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Inc. (IICUC), was founded in 1972 by Ed York. Since starting in 1972, the IICRC has evolved into a global organization with more than 49,000 active Certified Technicians and more than 6,500 Certified Firms around the world.

The IICRC is managed by its Board of Directors, which is composed of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC’s Shareholders. The Board of Directors’ function is to represent the various interests of the applicants while leading the direction of the organization. The Board of Directors meets four times per year and is tasked with the responsibility of helping shape future policies of the organization and uphold the standards that help shape the industry.

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