Lead Technician

Rytech of New Orleans

Lead Technician

Lafayette, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Recession-Proof Industry Providing The Opportunity To Give Back

    Competitive Compensation and Benefits

    Industry Training and Advancement Opportunities

    Company Overview

    Rytech is a nationally recognized leader in the water damage industry. Our principles are based on integrity and accountability. At Rytech you get a unique opportunity to work with Franchises across the country, third-party administrators, and carriers to create a seamless experience.

    If you love building relationships and creating quality results, Rytech is the place for you!

    Job Summary An Assistant Operations Manager is second in command, responsible for the location’s performance and development in accordance with the Rytech Operations Manual. The activities listed do not encapsulate all responsibilities of an Assistant Operations Manager. Assistant Operations Managers / Lead Technicians are employees that have displayed the skills, leadership abilities and exceptional attitude who assist the Operations Manager facilitate production and some admin functions. All through the assistant does not directly manage the operations day to day activities, they are expected to have the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities to support the Operations Manager whenever necessary.

    Responsibilities

    Be available by phone and email during scheduled duty hours / after hours.

    Facilitate communication between Operations Manager and Technicians.

    Maintain a company vehicle, tools, and consumables to a high standard.

    Assist OM during location vehicle inspections / identify deficiencies and report to OM.

    Assist OM in updating Fleet Vehicle Handbook sheets, SDS sheets, and Vehicle maintenance sheets from technicians.

    Know, understand, and instruct location technicians in proper SLA completion.

    Ensure job sites are clean, absent of safety violations, and inspection ready for OM.

    Assist OM with annual employee evaluations for technicians.

    Assist OM with continual training of technicians using the Ops. Manual and Training Portal. Along with ensuring technicians obtain and maintain WRT, ASD, and AMRT (mold only) certifications.

    Assist OM with leading weekly meetings to facilitate training and safety for the location.

    Assist OM with reviewing estimates, dispatching assignments, and responding to email correspondence in a timely manner.

    Assist OM in Creating, maintaining, and participating in the on-call roster.

    Monitor MICA Exchange daily to ensure projects are being properly handled by the technicians.

    Complete water damage/mold remediation jobs to a high standard.

    Maintain claims daily in the MICA app at a high standard.

    Communicate daily with customers/Insurance personnel/other team members.

    Lead by example by demonstrating:

    good time management w handling existing/new assignments.

    the proper way to follow Rytech safety protocols.

    the proper way to wear PPE.

    the proper way to scope water damage/mold remediation claims.

    Qualifications

    Mitigation/Remediation estimating and scoping experience

    Highschool or GED

    Two years of Mitigation/Remediation experience is preferred

    Results-driven, activity-oriented, and supportive of aggressive targets.

    Residential and or Commercial construction experience preferred.

    Must be able to lift and maneuver heavy equipment, contents, or debris for extended time periods.

    Must be able to pass a Respirator fit test/utilize PPE(Personal Protective Equipment)

    Excellent customer service skills.

    Willing to be on call and work in the field when the need arises. Able to perform physical work including common lifting and bending tasks in the industry.

    Able to occasionally travel for CAT events or training.

    Excellent interpersonal, communication, oral, and written skills

    Must be computer literate and comfortable with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Dash, and MICA.

    Certifications required (minimum of 90 days after onboarding), include: Water Restoration Technician (WRT)/Applied Structural Drying (ASD)/Anti-Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)/ Commercial drying specialist recommended

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Rytech Restoration Corporate.