BoardUp Tech

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Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

At Kowalski Construction
, we do more than restore homes and buildings-we help families and businesses recover after unexpected disasters. As Arizona's leading restoration and reconstruction company, we're looking for dependable, safety-minded professionals to join our emergency response team.

As a Hazardous Materials & Board-Up Technician
, you'll play a critical role in securing damaged properties, responding to hazardous situations, and helping protect people and property during emergencies. Every day is different, and your work will make an immediate impact.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Tool & Boot Assistance Program
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Paid training and opportunities to earn industry certifications
• Career growth with one of Arizona's leading restoration companies

This position is responsible for responding to emergency property damage by securing homes and businesses, installing temporary board-ups and fencing, and assisting with hazardous materials response and environmental cleanup.

Because we provide 24/7 emergency services, this position requires flexibility, including participation in an on-call rotation and the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when emergency situations arise.

• Secure residential and commercial properties by installing board-ups on windows, doors, and other openings
• Install temporary fencing and other protective barriers as needed
• Respond to hazardous material incidents and emergency cleanup situations
• Identify, contain, and assist with the remediation of hazardous substances and environmental hazards
• Perform decontamination procedures while following all safety protocols
• Properly collect, handle, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations
• Inspect, use, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Complete job documentation, incident reports, and compliance records
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and emergency response partners
• Participate in ongoing safety training and emergency response exercises
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe working condition
• Support other restoration operations as needed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, professional, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response

• Experience in restoration, construction, demolition, environmental services, emergency response, or general labor
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
• DOT Hazardous Materials Certification

Don't have HAZWOPER certification? That's okay. Relevant experience is a plus, but we're willing to train motivated individuals who are committed to safety and eager to learn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
• Continually utilize visual acuity, read technical information and/or use keyboard
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally work around loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
• Occasionally work around very loud noise (example: jack hammer work)
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:
  Automobile

If you're dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy fast-paced work where every day presents a new challenge,…