Field Technician

Job Title: Field Technician

Job Description

The Field Technician maintains, repairs, deploys, and transports a wide range of mechanical and field equipment. This role is highly hands-on and involves working with tools, operating forklifts, and supporting field assets in dynamic environments. The position requires frequent travel, including extended assignments of 6–8 weeks at a time, potentially to international locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and field equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Deploy and transport equipment to various field locations, including remote and international sites.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload field assets.
• Perform hands-on problem solving in the field to address mechanical, electrical, and installation issues as they arise.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings to support installation and construction-related tasks.
• Assist with installation and setup of piping, plumbing, HVAC, and related mechanical systems as required.
• Support general labor activities such as assembly, construction, carpentry, and site preparation.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for maintenance, repair, and installation work.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure equipment and systems are installed and maintained according to specifications and safety standards.
• Travel for extended periods, including 6–8 week assignments, to support field operations and urgent deployment needs.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience working on equipment and machinery.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks, including lifting, moving, and assembling equipment and materials.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and construction practices.
• Willingness and ability to travel for 6–8 weeks at a time, including to international locations such as Kenya.
• Comfort working in field environments that require on-the-spot problem solving and physical work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• in construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or HVAC work.
• Experience in installation and maintenance of piping and mechanical systems.
• Military or similar field experience that demonstrates discipline, adaptability, and comfort in challenging environments.
• Ability to quickly respond to urgent deployment needs and adjust personal schedule to accommodate extended travel.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for coordinating with field crews and technical staff.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mission-driven environment where hands-on technical work directly supports impactful field operations. The role offers unique opportunities to travel, work in diverse settings, and build a broad range of mechanical and construction skills. You can expect a culture that values adaptability, problem solving, and practical expertise, along with the chance to take on meaningful responsibilities in the field.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily field-based and involves active, hands-on tasks with mechanical and construction equipment. You will spend significant time on job sites, operating forklifts, using hand tools and power tools, and working around piping, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Assignments can include extended travel periods of 6–8 weeks, potentially in remote or international locations such as Kenya. The role requires comfort with physically demanding work, varying weather conditions, and dynamic project schedules

This is a Permanent position based out of Coconut Creek, FL.

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

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.

health vision dental 401k plus a 5k bump after 6 mo

This is a fully onsite position in Coconut Creek,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.