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Gold Coast Dental

Associate Dentist

Brea, CA · On-site

Restorative and preventive dentistry * Delivering exceptional patient experiences while educating patients on treatment options Compensation * Earn 25% of collections * No earnings capyour income ...

Gold Coast Dental

Associate Dentist

Canoga Park, CA · On-site

$800/day

Restorative and preventive dentistry * Delivering exceptional patient experiences while educating patients on treatment options Compensation * Earn 25% of collections * No earnings cap-your income ...

Gold Coast Dental

Associate Dentist

Burbank, CA · On-site

$800/day

Restorative and preventive dentistry * Delivering exceptional patient experiences while educating patients on treatment options Compensation * Earn 25% of collections * No earnings cap-your income ...

Gold Coast Dental

Associate Dentist

Canoga Park, CA

$800/day

Restorative and preventive dentistry * Delivering exceptional patient experiences while educating patients on treatment options Compensation * Earn 25% of collections * No earnings cap-your income ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a restore associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restore Associate, you need basic retail skills, inventory management experience, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and warehouse equipment like pallet jacks is typically required. Strong customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you interact effectively with shoppers and donors. These abilities ensure smooth store operations, positive customer experiences, and effective support of the store’s mission.

What is a restore associate?

Restore Associates are employees who work in retail environments, particularly in stores that sell donated goods like Habitat for Humanity ReStores. Their primary responsibilities include receiving, sorting, pricing, and displaying donated items, assisting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness. They may also help with loading and unloading merchandise, providing customer service, and supporting the store’s fundraising and community goals. Restore Associates play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of these stores, which often support charitable housing initiatives.

What are some common challenges faced by restore associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Restore Associates often encounter physical tasks such as lifting heavy items, organizing inventory, and assisting customers with varied needs, which can be physically demanding and fast-paced. Managing time efficiently during busy donation periods and maintaining a positive customer service attitude are key to success. Building strong communication skills and collaborating closely with team members helps create a supportive work environment, making it easier to handle daily challenges and provide excellent service.

What is the difference between Restore Associate vs Restoration Technician?

AspectRestore AssociateRestoration Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like IICRC are commonHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like IICRC are common
Work EnvironmentIndoor damage assessment, customer interaction, documentationOn-site water, fire, mold damage cleanup and repair
Industry UsageInsurance restoration, property managementRestoration services, disaster recovery companies

The main difference is that a Restore Associate typically handles damage assessment, documentation, and customer communication, while a Restoration Technician performs hands-on cleanup and repair work. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in the same industry, but their daily tasks differ, with the Restore Associate focusing more on coordination and the Technician on physical restoration.

Restore Associate jobs near you
Infographic showing various Restore Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Contents Project Manager / Estimator

ServiceMaster Restore 9669 - Irvine

Irvine, CA • On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Free food & snacks
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts

Position Overview
Project Managers lead our production activities in the field, making decisions that impact the success of the assignment. They perform a variety of tasks, monitors and inspects tasks for commercial and residential restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities, prepares/reviews documentation to include notes, photos and documents according to company policies and procedures, explains processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers, supervise techs assigned to the job. You will need not only your excellent technical skills, you must have the necessary Customer Service skills that are necessary to work through difficult situations.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Retrieves work orders, checks route for travel, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job.
  • Completes assigned jobs according to company processes, maintains quality control within the budget of each job.
  • May perform daily monitoring on active residential and/or commercial jobs and communicates with customers.
  • Maintains records of personnel and resources used on projects and communicates all billable events to others.
  • Will be responsible for creation of estimates in applicable software
  • Inspect and scope jobs onsite-and works with Project Manager/ Crew Chief/Lead Tech on scope of job
  • Document / review loss with clear and descriptive job photos and upload into operating system/software
  • Proficient with writing contents estimates using Xactimate 
  • Communicates conversations and key information on the job using the notes feature in required software
  • Estimates using carrier audit standards and manages the estimate based on feedback from client and customer
  • Explains drying process and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide
  • Interfaces with adjusters and customers in person, over the phone, and virtually to resolve issues and answer questions about the loss
  • May perform quality assurance inspections after completion and obtain customer signatures for approval, requests payments when necessary.
  • Prepares documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies
  • May train new technicians or key operational team members
 
Job Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance restoration and or construction industry
  • Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
  • Able to work independently or work with/lead a team
  • Exhibit professionalism, maturity, and the willingness to serve the customer
  • Experience managing teams of 2 or more
  • Experience with entering data using a tablet or mobile phone
  • Strong verbal and written and communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and customer service skills
  • Must be able to prioritize activities and meet deadlines 
  • Working on-call schedule is required
  • Certifications preferred: 
    • ASD – Applied Structural Drying Technician
    • FSRT – Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
    • OCT – Odor Control Technician
    • WRT – Water Damage Restoration Technician
 
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future, with or without notice to the employee. This Job Description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with the Company remains at will. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.