Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician – Direct Hire

Bear Staffing is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading provider of modular buildings and mobile workspace solutions in the Kansas City area.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying modular buildings at customer locations. The technician will also assist with preparing and repairing units at the branch when needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction or building-maintenance background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and experience completing repairs independently in the field. A steady work history with minimal job changes is strongly preferred.

Occasional overnight travel may be required, although it is not frequent. Lodging and meals are paid for during approved overnight travel.

Primary Responsibilities

Field Service and Onsite Repairs – Approximately 80%

• Travel to customer locations to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair modular buildings
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding service needs and completed work
• Diagnose repair issues and determine the appropriate materials, tools, and corrective action
• Complete repairs and modifications according to company specifications and quality standards
• Perform preventive maintenance on units while they are at customer locations
• Complete light carpentry, flooring, siding, window, door, plumbing, lighting, and electrical repairs
• Take required photographs before, during, and after completing service work
• Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, and material information
• Ensure all assigned work is completed safely, correctly, and within established timelines
• Maintain a professional appearance and customer-focused attitude while onsite

Branch and Yard Repairs – Approximately 20%

• Prepare modular units for rental and customer delivery
• Inspect units and identify necessary repairs or modifications
• Clean building interiors and exteriors
• Wash, wax, repair, and replace flooring or floor tile
• Install or replace windows, doors, exterior siding, walls, and other building components
• Complete interior and exterior painting
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged walls
• Assist with lighting, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs
• Perform light to intermediate carpentry and construction work
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas
• Perform additional repair and branch duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least four years of construction, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, remodeling, or related repair experience
• Intermediate to advanced experience in one or more skilled areas, such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, or general construction
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently assess repair needs and complete work efficiently
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and construction equipment
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic service documentation
• Ability to read work orders, instructions, measurements, and material information
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professional communication skills when working with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and branch employees
• Dependable attendance and a consistent employment history
• Ability to successfully complete required background and employment screenings
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally stay overnight

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical, vocational, or trade-school training
• Certification or continuing education in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, or facilities maintenance
• Experience repairing modular buildings, mobile offices, manufactured structures, trailers, or similar equipment
• Previous field service or customer-site repair experience
• Experience coordinating work or helping train other technicians
• Basic mechanical experience working with company vehicles or equipment

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Walk, stand, climb, stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull, and grasp throughout the workday
• Safely operate hand, power, pneumatic, and impact tools
• Hold and operate impact tools weighing up to approximately 30 pounds
• Work indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Work in environments that may include dirt, dust, grease, and elevated noise levels
• Safely work around vehicles, heavy machinery, and construction equipment
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Operate company vehicles and associated equipment safely

Work Environment

This position works in a combination of branch, yard, construction-site, and customer-location environments. Candidates must be comfortable traveling between service locations and completing repairs in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other changing weather conditions.

This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to employment and random drug screenings in accordance with company policy.

Bear Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.