GFK Construction, Inc. has served the mid-south since 1985 as general contractors for residential and commercial construction. GFK is licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi specializing in insurance repairs including water, fire, and storm damage. We are a local, family-owned business seeking a hard-working individual to join a work family that values its employees, encourages/trains you for a career path, and delivers high quality services with integrity.
Description:
Our ideal candidate will be willing to travel within a 35-mile radius, comfortable working in diverse settings with experience in water mitigation and possessing a great eye for detail. Availability for rotation based 24/7 emergency on call work is a must.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to water jobs and initiate water mitigation according to IICRC standards. Communicate with customers about scope of work and explain the process.
- Load and unload equipment and supplies from the vehicle to the work site. Clear the work site by moving furniture and equipment and restore the work site to the original configuration when the job is complete.
- Establish and maintain a schedule to ensure all services are delivered in a professional timely fashion.
- Review necessary paperwork with customers and obtain signatures on required documentation.
- Monitor all water jobs and update the customer on the progress and planned completion dates of restoration services, when possible.
- Maintain all company restoration and cleaning equipment, keeping them clean and properly maintained to always be available.
- Participate in an "On Call" rotation for after-hours service calls, which involves some weekends and night responsibilities.
Certification, licenses, Registrations:
- Must have and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license.
- Certified in IICRC water remediation preferred but not required.
- Motivated candidates without experience who are willing to undergo training and receive water damage certification will be considered.
Qualifications:
- Must be computer literate and have a functional understanding of handheld smart devices and an aptitude for learning new technology and all applicable software as determined.
- Detail oriented with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be able to pass a drug test and cannot have a felony on record.
- Proficiency in use of Xactanalysis, Xactimate, Mitigate, and Cotality preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Starting salary $20-25 per hour based on experience
- Salary increases that are performance based and reviewed annually
- Yearly performance bonuses
- Health insurance
- One week paid vacation after 1 year of employment
- 5 paid holidays
- Company vehicle
- Paid phone allowance
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. May also involve confined spaces that one must crawl through. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
