Field / Install Technician - San Jose, CA
About The Position
Lifeway is hiring an Installation Technician to install and service accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts, helping customers maintain independence and mobility. The position is based in San Jose, California, and offers full-time, year-round work on a Monday–Friday schedule, with potential for a flexible or four-day workweek. No overnight travel is required; occasional Saturday overtime is available. Technicians pick up and load a company-provided vehicle at the branch each morning, then work independently or as part of a two-person team at customer job sites. The role includes explaining projects to customers, answering questions, communicating issues or delays to the office or manager, and entering work order and inventory information into the company system. Tools are provided, and paid manufacturer training and hands-on learning are offered. The job posting also describes paid time off, benefits, and possible monthly performance bonuses tied to branch goals.
Requirements
- Experience using hand and power tools.
- Basic computer skills for entering work orders and inventory.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle record check.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle to job sites.
- Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work overhead for short periods.
- Comfort working indoors and outdoors year-round, climbing ladders, crouching, and occasionally working in confined spaces and at heights.
Nice To Haves
- Background in construction, carpentry, HVAC, solar, or other installation or service trades.
Responsibilities
- Pick up and load the company vehicle at the company location each morning.
- Install and repair accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts.
- Explain projects to customers and answer their questions.
- Proactively communicate issues or delays to the office or manager.
- Enter work order and inventory data into the company system.
- Work independently or as part of a two-person team.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid manufacturer training and hands-on learning.
- Monthly performance bonuses when the branch meets its goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
