Job Opportunity: Vent Cleaning Lead Technician (Seasonal/Full Time)
Growing Fort Myers dryer vent cleaning company is looking for leaders to join our crew. We are now hiring 2 full-time lead technicians. Benefits include health care plan (employee pays 25%), dental, vision, 401k matching, life insurance, paid vacation.
Recruitment is ongoing. If the job is posted, it is still available. We will interview promptly for promising candidates.
Start date: Immediate Opening
Job starting pay depends on experience and qualifications. Top tier of pay is reserved for technicians who demonstrate leadership, high character, and a commitment to our mission of serving customers with integrity. Candidate will need to participate in a qualifying hands-on interview to be considered for the position.
FULL-TIME work week is about 40-45 hours per week.
WORKING HOURS vary but generally run between 7:am to 5:pm Monday through Friday. Candidate will not be required to work nights or weekends. However, Saturday and evening work and overtime is available for those who desire it.
JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25 years old. But no experience necessary. Will train. Job is not heavy work but the pace of the work does require agility & stamina. Work is 50% outdoor, 50% indoors.
- Safely and responsibly operate a clean utility van and trailer to and from job sites each day. Workers often operate in pairs but are often tasked with working independently. Candidate will report to more senior technicians during training period but will report to senior management after probationary period is complete.
- Present yourself to customers as a highly professional, competent, and trustworthy technician at all times.
- Carefully but quickly move several dryers each day in order to clean behind them. Operate large vacuum cleaners and other equipment for removing lint from customer dryer vents.
- Regularly carry and climb heavy ladders and safely walk on roofs.
- Quickly diagnose and repair vent blockage issues.
QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE:
- Must be of high character and reliable.
- Must be able to handle working outdoors in the Florida heat all year round.
- Ability to safely operate a utility van with large utility trailer attached in forward and reverse.
- Must have valid Florida driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable mode of transportation.
- Must be able to give clear instruction, training, and direction to less senior technician.
- Must be able to maintain the respect of your peers and subordinates.
- Must be mechanically inclined (You have a natural inclination to repair and/or install mechanical things.
- Ability to write, speak, and understand English very clearly.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry a 40 lb, 28 foot extension ladder (stored on the roof of a truck) to and from a job site every 30 min.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry a 54 lb, 36 foot extension ladder (also stored on the roof of a truck).
- Ability to repeatedly climb ladders to roofs of 2 and 3 story buildings.
- Ability to tolerate occasional inhalation of lint dust. (Respiratory equipment provided but occasional inhalation is still a reality in this business.)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and take direction from more senior technicians.
- Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and problem-solve.
- Must have at least 3 references that can vouch for your character and skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with coworkers and customers of diverse cultural or socio-economic backgrounds.
Beneficial but NOT required Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in dryer vent cleaning and/or HVAC duct cleaning
- Experience in appliance repair, light carpentry, light plumbing
- Experience working on automobiles
- Experience in repairing and/or installation of residential Air Conditioning systems.
- Experience in teaching, training, or similar leadership roles
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- An interest in becoming SPRAT certified (high angle rope technician).
Conditions of Employment:
- Employment conditional on completion of Background Information Disclosure (BID) and the results acceptable to the company. Candidates with "uninsurable" felonies or violations within the past 5 years such as "possession of marijuana" or "operating a vehicle/vessel while under the influence" are not eligible for this position.
- Drug free workplace. Drug testing required.
TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, simply reply to this ad via Indeed AND provide answers to the questions below. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview for the position.
1. Preferred way to communicate with you (phone, email, text, times, etc)
2. General times available for interviewing (mornings, weekends, etc)
3. Resume (Attach if available)
If not outlined on your resume or no resume attached, then please provide the following items:
1. Contact Information (Name, Address, Phone, Email)
2. Work Experience - most recent work experience first)
3. Relevant skills
4. Three employment references (supervisors or equivalent). These references WILL NOT be contacted without your expressed consent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
