Construction Technician

Do you like helping people and problem-solving?
Do you enjoy variety and stimulating challenges?
Would you like to be on a supportive team where everyones contributions are recognized?
Are you eager to grow professionally, learning new skills and technology?
Would you like to work and have fun at a stable, values-driven company?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, lets start the conversation to see if United Services is the place for you.

United Services by Permaco, Inc. is a 24/7 Full-Service Disaster Clean-Up and Restoration company in Lake Bluff known for excellent customer service and quality work for over 40 years.

Benefits/Perks

• Working with a values-driven company where respect, appreciation, and professionalism are at the core
• Daily opportunity to do meaningful work with an exceptional team and no two days are alike
• Competitive compensation, including incentives (Note: Salary Information listed in this posting takes this into account.)
• Learning and growth opportunities
• A range of desirable benefits including:
  
  • Six paid holidays per year
  • Additional paid time off
  • Paid time and a half after 40 hours per week for hourly wage earners
  • Paid incentives when called in for an emergency on weekends (Sat-Sun), holidays, and after hours on weekdays for Production as well as when working on jobs that qualify for incentives
  • Paid double time when called in on a holiday for an emergency for Production if worked at least 40 hours in the week the holiday falls
  • Continuous in-house training
  • United Services pays a portion of medical and vision premiums for employees participating in company-provided group plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option available upon request
  • Supplemental illness/disability/accident/life insurance coverage available at employees expense
  • 401(K) retirement savings plan
  • Participation in company-sponsored social and community engagement events
  • Sams Club membership paid for by United Services by request
    

We are looking for experienced construction professionals to join our team! You will make an impact each day by responding to customers' needs for restoration/renovation jobs. These include the completion of demolition, reconstruction, drywall, framing, and other restoration activities.

You may be our next team member if you hold yourself to a high standard, care deeply about the quality of your work and its impact on customers and your team, and find the responsibilities below fulfilling.

Responsibilities:

• Perform reconstruction/renovation work per expectations to improve the quality of life for your customers, resulting in exceptional customer service
• Inventory and load the work vehicle with equipment, products, and supplies needed for each job
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle along with clean equipment
• Leave the job site with a clean and orderly appearance
• Communicate openly with team and be coachable
• Participate in rotational, emergency-response program

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED plus experience in construction or other related trades (e.g., drywall, carpentry, painting, moving)
• Valid drivers license and insurable driving record; lives within 45 minutes of our facility
• Has mechanical/math aptitude and practical experience with hand-held technology tools and software reporting programs
• Must be able to work in the United States indefinitely

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work from a ladder at roof and ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawls spaces, attics), handle the physical demands of jobs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
• Ability to work with/around cleaning products/chemicals and wear PPE as needed

Our Company Mission

Our mission statement is to improve the quality of life for everyone who interacts s with us.

Our Company Values

• we make every customer feel like the most important customer,
• we listen understand and act responsibly,
• we foster excellence in leadership,
• we do what we say and say what we mean,
• we value open and honest communication,
• we create profit and prosperity.