Company Story:
Seek Now is a customer experience-technology company leveraging a network of professional experts to provide data-driven inspections. We deliver property ground truth to customers such as Insurance Adjusters, Realtors, and Facility Managers to name a few.Seek Now is a market leader in the inspection world through a combination of our hard-working 3rd party contractors, talented employees, vast network, and cutting-edge technology. Our inspectors are on the front-line helping home and business owners to gather data to aid in recoveries, sales, and/or upkeep of their properties.Seek Now has DoD SkillBridge Internship opportunities throughout the country.
Come gain industry experience and credentials that will grow your knowledge of the property insurance industry and open the doors to being a Roofing Contractor running your own company, a property insurance desk adjuster, or staying with Seek Now as a Field Inspector and joining a cadre of inspectors where 33% are prior service veterans.
Position Summary:
Seek Now recognizes and values the unique skills, dedication, and discipline that military veterans bring to the workforce. Our inspectors have a drive to assist our clients, and theirs, with amazing customer service.Our development program – Seek Now DRIVE Academy – empowers you to take on any type of inspection we offer. Our standard internship is 90-days. However, we also offer flexible timelines with a minimum 60-day internship and a max of 180-days. In your internship, you’ll earn the industry-recognized Haag Engineering Certified Inspector – Residential certification and two additional certificates in Roofing/Estimating and Property Insurance Desk Adjusting Claims Handling.
Essential Functions and Duties:
· Ability and willingness to access and inspect steep and/or high roofs· Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment up to 100 pounds· Sketch and measure roof and/or room components· Scope the area of different sized and shaped roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas· Perform accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, which includes but is not limited to identification of roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail damage, wind damage, and previous repairs· Perform accurate and high-quality home and commercial property inspections· Maintain professional and safety standards as required· Complete all aspects of job assignments as defined· Represent our Core Values: Self-Starter, Visionary & Strategic, and Lead with Humility· Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills (Exactly what YOU have been trained for)
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
· Skilled in both verbal and written communication· Ability to use a laptop and a smartphone, which includes navigating between applications, entering data, and using Microsoft Office products· Ability to submit complete, quality reports on time· Skilled in customer service· Skilled in organization and prioritization· Ability to be a self-starter and a quick learner
Other Requirements:
· Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV with a Ladder Rack Installed· Operational smartphone· Professional appearance· Valid driver’s license
Work Environment:
· Mostly outdoor for external inspections of property· Occasional indoor inspections of property· Hundreds of locations across the US are available, and/or stay local depending on your commander’s approval/requirements
Physical Demands:
· Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time· Must be able to kneel, squat, or bend· Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions· Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead· Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull, up to 100 pounds· Must have continual use of manual dexterity in both hands· Must be able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers and phones
Position Type and Hours:
· DoD SkillBridge Internship
Timeline of Activities:
· Week 1: Immersion with Seek Now, its staff, and our onboarding development – Located in Louisville with lodging and travel provided· Your next two weeks: Complete ride-along training and practice with an experienced mentor – Located in an agreed upon location that corresponds with Service Member’s Desired Location and Seek Now Needs with lodging provided as needed · Out in the field: Complete inspections in your assigned area working to achieve a minimum of 100 roofs inspected – Same location as weeks 2-3· Your second to last week: Combination of Field Inspections and Haag Engineering Certified Inspector Course and Exam – In the same location· Your last week : Complete your Roofing Contracting, Estimating, and Desk Adjusting courses – Located in Louisville with lodging and travel provided
Benefits and Perks:
· State-of-the-art, technology-based tool for inspections· Strong support team for our Interns and Field Inspectors· Any lodging needed will be direct paid by Seek Now · Sign-On Bonus offered ~$2K-8K if you stay with Seek Now following your internship (Sign on bonus is calculated based off location, time and jobs completed in internship).
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
