Restoration Technician, Entry Level

About the Role

BMS CAT is seeking individuals to perform smoke, fire, and water restoration cleanup. The position involves supporting day-to-day remediation operations with detailed cleaning, sanitation, and site preparation tasks on residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The role requires adherence to strict safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cleaning, wiping, HEPA vacuuming, and debris removal in remediation work zones.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining containment barriers, negative air machines, HEPA scrubbers, and dehumidifiers.
• Conduct pre-clean and post-clean sanitation in accordance with IICRC and company standards.
• Safely handle and dispose of contaminated materials following environmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Load-in/load-out of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety protocols, and job-specific instructions.
• Document daily work activities, including before/after photos, material usage, and equipment tracking.
• Assist with odor removal, surface decontamination, and antimicrobial application.
• Uphold professionalism when interacting with customers, property owners, and onsite personnel.
• Move business files and boxes, wrap files, and place items on pallets for transportation.
• Provide safe transportation for customer property.
• Perform inspections and complete walk-throughs to ensure proper inventory control for customer property.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50+ lbs., bending, climbing ladders, and working in tight or high-risk environments.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in fast-paced job environments.
• Comfortable wearing required PPE (respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves, etc.) and safety-focused.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Reliable transportation, dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Strong customer service skills, professional attitude, and demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Qualifications

• Hard working, loyal employees who want to build a long and satisfying career.
• Employees who want to learn and enjoy being part of a quality-focused team with a strong work ethic.
• We will train!
• Prior cleaning, janitorial, remediation, or construction experience (preferred, not required).
• Experience in moving furniture, files, warehouse delivery or large item delivery (preferred).
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record (preferred).
• Forklift experience and certification (preferred).