Service Technician (Fencing) @ Aerotek

Job Title: Service Technician (Fencing & Modular Buildings)Job DescriptionThis role combines hands-on field work with shop-based maintenance to support temporary fencing, mobile storage units, and modular buildings. You will install and dismantle fences and perimeter products on customer and construction sites, perform repairs and readiness work on mobile office trailers and storage containers, and ensure all equipment meets high standards of safety, quality, and appearance. The position suits a versatile, construction-minded professional who enjoys working outdoors, using tools, solving practical problems, and growing into leadership opportunities over time.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and dismantle temporary fences, security barricades, and related perimeter products safely at customer and construction job sites.
• Prepare job sites by staging materials, assessing access and safety conditions, and following strict safety guidelines and company policies.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, post drivers, banding equipment, and forklifts to install, repair, and maintain fencing and modular units.
• Drive non-CDL heavy commercial vehicles to deliver, pick up, and relocate fencing, mobile storage units, and modular buildings.
• Clean, maintain, and organize mobile storage units and containers, including power washing, sweeping, grinding, carpentry work, and painting.
• Inspect modular buildings and mobile office trailers for readiness, quality, and safety, identifying required repairs and documenting findings.
• Perform repairs on mobile office trailers, including framing and finish carpentry, light electrical work, flooring, plumbing, painting, running gear, and other modular building systems.
• Conduct check-in and check-out inspections of off-rented buildings to determine repair scope, document damages for customer invoicing, and create floor plan drawings as needed.
• Complete modifications and customizations to modular buildings as requested by customers, ensuring work meets specified requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of tools, parts, equipment, and value-added products required for service tasks, and report shortages or issues promptly.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service in person and over the phone, clearly explaining repairs, services, and inspection results.
• Ensure trailers, containers, and modular units are fully prepared and ready for scheduled delivery dates at the required quality and safety levels.
• Perform service-related tasks in the yard, including staging, organizing, cleaning, and preparing units and materials for upcoming projects.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time for deliveries, pick-ups, service calls, inspections, and repairs.
• Perform HVAC system checks and basic maintenance in accordance with company guidelines and safety standards.
• Attend periodic safety meetings and consistently act in accordance with safety, transportation, and environmental policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including shop spaces, yard areas, and company vehicles.
• Operate a company vehicle safely, maintain a valid drivers license and an excellent driving record, and comply with all transportation requirements.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively with customers, sales staff, contractors, shop personnel, and colleagues at other branches to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time or early, taking initiative, and proactively seeking opportunities to learn and expand skills.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in construction and/or production, such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, mechanical work, plumbing, or welding.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy fence panels and materials, typically around 5080 pounds, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Current, valid drivers license with a clean driving record suitable for operating company vehicles and non-CDL heavy commercial vehicles.
• General familiarity with power tools and hand tools, including saws, drills, grinders, and similar equipment.
• Basic carpentry knowledge and experience, including framing and finish carpentry tasks.
• Ability to use mobile technology to receive job updates, document work, and complete digital forms or checklists.
• Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated care for quality, timeliness, and thoroughness in all work performed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Good communication skills for interacting with customers, sales teams, contractors, shop staff, and colleagues.
• Reliability and dependable transportation to and from job sites and branch locations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in multiple construction trades such as electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or general mechanical work.
• Background in construction, general labor, production, or facility maintenance environments.
• Experience with cleaning and preparation tasks, including sweeping, power washing, grinding, and hand painting.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to learn and become proficient with forklifts and similar equipment.
• Experience with HVAC systems, including basic checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Exposure to electrical, plumbing, and welding work, even at a light or introductory level, with willingness to expand skills.
• Ability to read or work with basic schematics and understand simple service diagrams.
• Some computer literacy for using basic software, email, or internal systems to complete paperwork and track work orders.
• Experience in storage, modular, or rental industries is a strong plus, including familiarity with mobile storage containers or modular office units.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibility, including potential progression into lead or supervisory roles.
• Veteran experience is welcomed, and military backgrounds are considered valuable for this role.

Why Work Here? The organization offers a strong culture of growth and internal promotion, where motivated team members can build long-term careers. Many current supervisors and leaders began as yard or service technicians and advanced through dedication, performance, and continuous learning. You will work in an environment that values safety, quality, and attention to detail while providing opportunities to broaden your skills across multiple trades. The company emphasizes career development, encourages initiative, and supports individuals who want to take on more responsibility and move into lead roles over time.

Work EnvironmentThe role involves a mix of outdoor field work and yard or shop-based activities, often at construction sites, customer locations, and branch facilities. You will regularly work with hand tools, power tools, post drivers, banding equipment, forklifts, and non-CDL heavy commercial vehicles. The position requires frequent lifting of heavy materials and working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain. You will spend time cleaning and preparing mobile storage units and modular buildings through power washing, sweeping, grinding, carpentry tasks, and painting.

The environment is fast paced and safety-focused, with regular safety meetings and adherence to transportation and environmental policies. Work areas, including the yard, shop, and vehicles, are expected to remain clean and organized. A practical, work-appropriate attire is necessary to accommodate physical tasks, tool use, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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