Technician

Job Title: Technician
Job Description
This hands-on Technician role supports the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of scaffolding and sidewalk canopy systems used on commercial construction projects throughout the New York City and New Jersey markets. The Technician ensures equipment is properly prepared, assembled, and inspected so that all materials meet quality standards and are ready for deployment to active job sites.
Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on preparation, maintenance, and refurbishment of scaffolding and sidewalk canopy components for commercial construction projects.
• Sand, paint, clean, and repair materials to meet established quality and safety standards.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for maintenance, repair, and assembly tasks.
• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of scaffold and canopy systems in accordance with work instructions.
• Load, unload, organize, and stage materials for shipment to project sites across the NYC and NJ markets.
• Inspect materials for damage and identify components that require repair or replacement.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety standards throughout the workday.
• Follow detailed work instructions and collaborate with team members to meet production and turnaround goals.
• Support inventory management and material tracking activities to ensure accurate documentation and availability of equipment.
• Perform general labor and construction-related tasks as needed to support operations and project requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor in a warehouse, construction, or industrial environment.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively for tasks such as assembly, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe and controlled manner.
• Hands-on experience with assembly and disassembly of mechanical or structural components.
• Capability to perform sanding, painting, cleaning, and basic repair work on equipment and materials.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting materials for damage and quality issues.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.
• Reliability in maintaining organization, cleanliness, and safety standards in a warehouse setting.
• Physical ability to load, unload, and move materials, including frequent standing, lifting, and manual handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with scaffolding, sidewalk canopy systems, or other construction-related equipment is a plus.
• Experience in construction, warehouse operations, or industrial maintenance is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and production goals.
• Ability to support inventory management and material tracking processes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Why Work Here?
Join a growing organization that contributes to some of the most visible construction projects throughout New York City and New Jersey. Team members gain valuable hands-on experience with specialized scaffolding and sidewalk protection systems while expanding their construction and warehouse skill sets. The environment encourages learning on the job, developing practical technical skills, and building a solid foundation for long-term growth in the construction and industrial services field.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse and industrial setting that supports commercial construction projects in the NYC and NJ markets. Work is primarily hands-on and physical, involving frequent use of hand tools and power tools, as well as tasks such as sanding, painting, cleaning, assembling, loading, and unloading materials. The Technician works around scaffolding and sidewalk canopy components, with a focus on organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards. The environment requires comfort with manual labor, working on your feet, and handling materials and equipment throughout the shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hackensack, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hackensack, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hackensack,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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