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Actalent Environmental Field Technician in Santa Barbara, California
Job Title: Environmental Field Technician / Total Loss Inventory Specialist
Job Description
The Environmental Field Technician / Total Loss Inventory Specialist supports residential and commercial restoration projects involving water, smoke, and other catastrophic losses. In this role, you conduct on-site inspections, create precise room-by-room inventories of damaged or destroyed contents, and document all necessary details to support insurance claims, restoration planning, and clear client communication. You work closely with restoration teams and use specialized software to ensure accurate, timely, and well-organized records for every project.
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site inspections of residential and commercial properties following total loss or major loss events.
Create detailed room-by-room inventories of damaged or destroyed contents, including furniture, personal property, appliances, electronics, décor, and specialty items.
Accurately document item descriptions, quantities, condition, age, and materials for all affected contents.
Capture and organize supporting photos and detailed notes required for insurance claims and restoration planning.
Utilize inventory and claims software platforms to input, manage, and update contents data efficiently and accurately.
Coordinate closely with restoration technicians, project managers, and estimators to ensure inventories support overall project scopes and timelines.
Ensure all inventories and related documentation are completed, reviewed, and submitted accurately and on time.
Maintain organized digital records and job files for each project to support audits, claim reviews, and client inquiries.
Support loss mitigation, environmental remediation, and restoration activities by providing clear and reliable contents information.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and documentation quality.
Essential Skills
1–3 years of experience in contents inventory, insurance claims support, or restoration, mitigation, or loss recovery.
Hands-on experience in restoration, mitigation, environmental services, or environmental field work.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in documentation and data entry.
Ability to work comfortably in damaged or loss-affected environments, including water, smoke, and other catastrophic loss sites.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a field-based role.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, tablets, and mobile applications.
Proficiency in data entry and digital recordkeeping.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to job sites.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with restoration, construction, or environmental remediation projects.
Familiarity with inventory and claims software platforms or similar digital tools used in restoration and insurance environments.
Background in loss mitigation or environmental services.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technicians, project managers, estimators, and clients.
Organizational skills to maintain structured digital files and job documentation.
Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and varying project scopes.
Work Environment
This is a field-based role that requires regular travel to job sites across Ventura County and surrounding areas. You spend much of your time on-site at residential and commercial properties that have experienced water, smoke, or other catastrophic losses. The work involves standing, walking, and occasionally lifting light items while navigating damaged structures and loss-affected environments. You use tablets, mobile apps, and computers to complete inventories and maintain digital records. Work hours are primarily standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend assignments depending on loss response needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Santa Barbara,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.