Salvage Crew Technician

Seattle WA

Description

Earthwise Salvage is the premier salvage company in the Pacific Northwest. For over 30 years, our goal has been to preserve our regions architectural past by salvaging reusable building materials and architectural features that would otherwise be headed for the landfill. We are a small, independent business and we like to work hard and have fun at the same time. Our crew is dedicated to our mission and passionate about architectural salvage. We are currently seeking to hire a FULL-TIME (40 hours, Monday through Friday) employee to work primarily in the field performing salvage work, with the possibility of occasionally working at our Seattle retail warehouse in SODO. Our salvage crew is comprised of this position and one other worker. A typical day would include meeting at the warehouse at 7am and unloading materials from previous day’s salvage. Then heading to the salvage location, removing the salvageable items from the building, and getting the materials safely secured in the box truck. These jobs can range from removing all of the cabinets and appliances from million dollar McMansions in Issaquah to pulling up floor boards, doors and windows from a dilapidated old craftsman in Greenwood. You’ll never have the same day twice. Required: - have experience with basic hand and power tools - able to lift and carry 50 lbs. (+/-) - be comfortable dealing with our diverse customer base. - be a quick learner - real-time problem-solver - take initiative - work well in a team - follow direction - work efficiently and safely - be physically able to perform all aspects of the job It would be IDEAL if you have a sense of humor, love the environment, and are a bit of a geek about cool, old architectural salvage or construction! Benefits include: interesting work, healthcare benefits that company covers 80%, PTO and working with a fantastic group of people! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour