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The Crawl Space Crew, Portland, OR, USA

Pay: $20/hour

Job type: Full Time


Job Description
Job Description

Our Company:

The Crawlspace Crew does remediation work for animal damage, water damage, and fire damage, typically focusing on crawl spaces, attics, and basements.

We have a happy and productive work environment where we work together to achieve our Purpose, accomplish our Mission, and make our Vision a reality:

Our Purpose:

To deliver help when people need it most.

Our Mission:

We protect and save the things that matter most to our customers.

Our Vision:

A world that knows every space can be crawled!

Our company culture is honest and friendly, and we believe that for a company to be truly successful, every member of the team has to be winning with their role in the company.

The Job:

Crawlspace Inspectors deliver help to people when they need it most, responding to customers’ requests for help with a clear plan on how to put things right again in their homes. It is a tough job and takes a special kind of person. We are hoping that person is you.

Crawlspace Inspectors do the following tasks:

Inspect crawlspaces, attics, and basements to figure out what it will take to clean up, repair, and protect customers’ homes.

Assess animal damage, water damage, and fire damage, and write down what is needed to complete remediations.

Give customers guidance and recommendations for crawlspace remediations.

Create price estimates so customers can understand the work and the expected cost.

Get customer contracts signed.

Coordinate with insurance companies when insurance is paying for repairs.

Communicate inspection findings to project managers and customers.

Crawlspace Inspectors meet the following requirements:

Previous experience performing, planning, coordinating, or assisting in home restoration work.

Familiarity with basic concepts and practices in home construction and remediation.

Excellent ability to provide customer service.

Ability to perform sales; demonstrated comfort with helping people understand remediation services, addressing their needs, and getting their contracts signed.

Excellent attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively do and coordinate multiple tasks in multiple projects each day.

Licensed and able to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and considerate manner to and from worksites, and you have your own car. The Crawlspace Crew reimburses Crawlspace Inspectors for fuel costs on worksite travel.

Currently in reliable commuting distance of Milwaukie, Oregon, or relocating within that distance.

It would be great if you have a certification from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This is not a requirement, though.

If you are unfamiliar with or do not have experience with any of the job tasks or requirements, feel free to talk to us over the phone. We can answer your questions and see if the job would still be a good fit.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Crawlspace Inspectors perform other duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Candidates hired for this position will receive detailed job information on essential duties and the day-to-day work. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

Pay:

Trainee Inspectors are paid an hourly rate of $20/hour.

Once done with training, Crawlspace Inspectors are paid a salary plus commission. The base pay is $41,600 per year.

A weekly target is set for the Inspector’s production. The commission is 20% of anything above the weekly target.

Salaries are paid bi-weekly, and commissions are paid monthly at the first payroll of the new month.

Benefits:

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8-hour shifts.

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.

Training & Growth at The Crawlspace Crew:

When you join The Crawlspace Crew, you’ll start in our training pool as a trainee for the position you were hired to fill. During this time, you may rotate through different areas of the company to learn how our entire operation works—from the field to the office.

You’ll get hands-on experience, meet the teams, and build a strong understanding of how your role fits into the bigger picture. Once your training is complete and you’ve proven you’re ready, you’ll officially be posted in your full role and eligible for your commissions.

We invest in training because we want every team member to succeed—not just at their job, but as a key part of what makes this company great.

Equal Opportunity:

The Crawlspace Crew provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Company Description

The Crawlspace Crew does remediation work for animal damage, water damage, and fire damage, typically focusing on crawl spaces, attics, and basements.

We have a happy and productive work environment where we work together to achieve our Purpose, accomplish our Mission, and make our Vision a reality:

Our Purpose: To deliver help when people need it most.

Our Mission: We protect and save the things that matter most to our customers.

Our Vision: A world that knows every space can be crawled!

Our company culture is hardworking, honest, and friendly. In the Crawlspace Crew, we count on every member of the team to win in their role in the company.

Company Description
The Crawlspace Crew does remediation work for animal damage, water damage, and fire damage, typically focusing on crawl spaces, attics, and basements.\r\n\r\nWe have a happy and productive work environment where we work together to achieve our Purpose, accomplish our Mission, and make our Vision a reality:\r\n\r\nOur Purpose: To deliver help when people need it most.\r\n\r\nOur Mission: We protect and save the things that matter most to our customers.\r\n\r\nOur Vision: A world that knows every space can be crawled!\r\n\r\nOur company culture is hardworking, honest, and friendly. In the Crawlspace Crew, we count on every member of the team to win in their role in the company.