Field Service Technician

Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description
The Field Service Technician performs start-ups, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial and industrial boiler systems, burners, controls, and pressure vessels. This role focuses on diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and combustion-related issues, installing and upgrading combustion controls and related equipment, and completing preventive maintenance and optimization work to improve system reliability and efficiency. The technician responds to service calls and emergency situations, identifies root causes, and implements effective solutions while working safely in demanding industrial environments.
Responsibilities

• Perform start-ups, routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial and industrial boiler systems, burners, controls, and pressure vessels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and combustion-related issues on boiler and HVAC systems.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain combustion controls, burners, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and system optimization work to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency.
• Respond to scheduled service calls and emergency situations, quickly identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Work safely in industrial environments, including confined spaces, elevated work areas, and high-temperature conditions, following all safety procedures and best practices.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment documentation to plan and execute service work.
• Complete work orders, service documentation, and reports accurately using company software and mobile devices.
• Collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality service and support.
• Travel daily to customer sites throughout the region, with occasional overnight travel as required.
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every six weeks and support after-hours repairs and emergency service needs.
• Support installation teams as needed for new customer projects, including assisting with commissioning and system start-up activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of boiler experience, including hands-on work with boilers, burners, and controls, OR 3+ years in commercial or industrial HVAC service with equivalent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proven experience working with boilers, burners, combustion controls, and related systems in commercial or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose complex system issues.
• Solid electrical repair and troubleshooting skills, including working with controls and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment documentation accurately.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and system optimization on boiler and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including boiler diagnostics and pressure vessels.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and high-temperature conditions.
• Willingness to travel daily to customer sites and occasionally stay overnight as needed.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation approximately every six weeks for after-hours repairs.
• Proficiency using mobile devices and company software to complete work orders, service documentation, and reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• As a Field Service Technician, Boiler Technician, Service Technician, or Stationary Engineer.
• Experience with pneumatics and HVAC systems in commercial or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with combustion controls and related control systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Comfort working independently in the field and managing daily travel to multiple customer locations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable service.
• Interest in supporting installation teams for new customer projects and system start-ups.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime to support customer operations and mission-critical systems.

Why Work Here?
Join a well-established organization with more than 70 years of experience designing, installing, and operating industrial and commercial boiler systems. You will be part of a team known for industry-leading technical expertise and deep knowledge of customers mission-critical systems, focused on keeping equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout its lifecycle. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, PTO and 10 company holidays, 401(k) with matching, a Profit Sharing Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and gym membership discounts. You will work in a culture that values technical excellence, long-term customer partnerships, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
Work Environment
The role is based out of a local satellite office, supporting customers in the surrounding region and assisting with service, preventive maintenance, and repairs. The manufacturing plant is located in Pennsylvania, and there is potential to collaborate with the installation team based there on new customer projects. The position typically follows a first-shift schedule with a 7:00 a.m. site arrival and workdays running until approximately 4:00 p.m. The technician works in industrial and commercial facilities, including boiler rooms and mechanical spaces, which may involve confined areas, elevated work locations, and high-temperature environments. The role includes daily travel to customer sites and occasional overnight stays, as well as participation in an on-call rotation every six weeks for after-hours repairs. The work environment emphasizes safety, professionalism, and the use of appropriate tools, equipment, and mobile technology to perform and document service activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Easton, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $70.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Easton,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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