Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

We're seeking a Field Service Technician to install CO₂ monitoring systems at customer sites in compliance with new safety regulations. This position involves light low-voltage work similar to fire alarm installations in commercial settings. You'll work independently across diverse locations—restaurants, gas stations, and commercial buildings—using CAT 5 cabling and basic hand tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install CO₂ monitors and related equipment.
• Perform light low-voltage wiring using CAT 5 cabling.
• Pick up materials from the shop or depot and transport them to job sites.
• Install small electronic boxes near CO₂ tanks using tools such as drills, wire snips, pliers, and crimps.
• Ensure clean, precise wire runs and accurate installations.
• Document work with GPS and photos using a smartphone.
• Track mileage for reimbursement through Aerotek's expense system.
• Communicate with customers, explaining installation purposes and answering questions.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in light construction, mechanical, or electrical work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work independently on-site.
• Comfortable driving up to 400 miles per week for work.
• Strong documentation skills using a smartphone.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Low-voltage or light electrical experience.
• Handy DIY skills and familiarity with basic tools.
• Comfortable using smartphones for navigation and reporting.

Why Join Us?

Autonomy to manage installations and troubleshoot independently. Flexible work across diverse client sites. Mileage reimbursement for travel. Opportunity to grow your skills in the electrical and low-voltage field.

Work Environment & Schedule

Independent, field-based role with significant travel. Training provided for the first few weeks; then work independently. Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Occasional material pickups from the Portland office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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)

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.